Charged after an arrest by R B; Iii Franklin? 35.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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R B; Iii Franklin
Roanoke County
35.4%
Dismissed
64.6%
Convicted
171
Cases
51th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
171 cases · 2025

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If R B; Iii Franklin filed your case in Roanoke County, here's what the data shows: 35.4% of their 171 cases were dismissed, and 64.6% resulted in conviction. That's near the Roanoke County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 51% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (94 cases, 33.3% dismissed), followed by Other (39 cases). What happens in your case depends on your specific charge, the facts, and the court — but this data gives you a starting point.

Based on 171 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Roanoke County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 94 33.3%
Other 39 35.5%
Reckless Driving Guide 29 42.3%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 50.0%

Other Officers in Roanoke County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
W Hoopes 531 30.1%
M Muhammad 465 36.5%
M Hicks 435 25.5%
K W Cahoon 422 31.3%
E S Austin 394 31.8%

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Officer statistics reflect case outcomes, not performance. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Cases involving R B; Iii Franklin have a 35.4% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 171 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 51% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving R B; Iii Franklin include Traffic Infraction (94 cases), Other (39 cases), Reckless Driving (29 cases), Driving Suspended (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 29 Reckless Driving cases involving R B; Iii Franklin in Roanoke County, 42.3% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Roanoke County.
Based on 5 Driving Suspended cases involving R B; Iii Franklin in Roanoke County, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Roanoke County.
These statistics reflect case outcomes from public court records, not officer performance evaluations. Dismissal rates are influenced by charge type mix, jurisdiction practices, evidence factors, and other variables. They do not predict individual case outcomes. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your specific situation.

Data source: Virginia public court records, 2025. 171 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

35.4% of this officer's cases in Roanoke County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.