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R E Sanders — Roanoke City Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 457 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by R E Sanders? 24.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 84% of R E Sanders's 457 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

R E Sanders
Roanoke City
24.7%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
75.0%
Convicted
457
Cases
28th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
457 cases · 2025
Based on 457 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Driving Suspended 7.7% dismissed Reckless Driving 20.0% dismissed

If R E Sanders filed your case in Roanoke City, here's what the data shows: 24.7% of their 457 cases were dismissed, and 75.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 28% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (386 cases, 24.8% 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 457 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Roanoke City 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 386 24.8%
Other 40 31.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 14 7.7%
Reckless Driving Guide 10 20.0%

Other Officers in Roanoke City

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
K R Wilkerson 1,559 20.3%
L R Spencer 667 11.8%
C Shively 549 18.6%
R Franklin 532 25.8%
R S Mason 459 12.1%

Common Questions

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 Sanders have a 24.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 457 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 28% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving R E Sanders include Traffic Infraction (386 cases), Other (40 cases), Driving Suspended (14 cases), Reckless Driving (10 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 14 Driving Suspended cases involving R E Sanders in Roanoke City, 7.7% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Roanoke City.
Based on 10 Reckless Driving cases involving R E Sanders in Roanoke City, 20.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Roanoke City.
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. 457 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

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