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Charged after an arrest by R E Finney? 33.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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R E Finney
Roanoke County
33.3%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
66.7%
Convicted
139
Cases
46th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
139 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in R E Finney's cases for your specific charge.

If R E Finney filed your case in Roanoke County, here's what the data shows: 33.3% of their 139 cases were dismissed, and 66.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 46% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (62 cases, 35.5% dismissed), followed by Other (40 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 139 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving R E Finney resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalLarceny / Theft — 88.9% of 19 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Roanoke County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 62 35.5%
Other 40 5.3%
Larceny / Theft Guide 19 88.9%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 20.0%
Grand Larceny Guide 6 0.0%

Other Officers in Roanoke County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
W Hoopes 659 29.4%
M Muhammad 543 34.4%
M Hicks 530 25.3%
E S Austin 484 33.5%
K W Cahoon 422 31.2%

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 E Finney have a 33.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 139 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 46% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving R E Finney include Traffic Infraction (62 cases), Other (40 cases), Larceny / Theft (19 cases), Driving Suspended (6 cases), Grand Larceny (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 19 Larceny / Theft cases involving R E Finney in Roanoke County, 88.9% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Roanoke County.
Based on 6 Driving Suspended cases involving R E Finney in Roanoke County, 20.0% 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. 139 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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