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R Franklin — Roanoke City Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 414 cases involving this officer

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

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R Franklin
Roanoke City
24.7%
Dismissed
75.3%
Convicted
414
Cases
28th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
414 cases · 2025
Based on 414 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Reckless Driving 25.5% dismissed Driving Suspended 32.0% dismissed

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If R Franklin filed your case in Roanoke City, here's what the data shows: 24.7% of their 414 cases were dismissed, and 75.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Roanoke City average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 28% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (291 cases, 19.2% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (54 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 414 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 291 19.2%
Reckless Driving Guide 54 25.5%
Other 43 51.6%
Driving Suspended Guide 26 32.0%

Other Officers in Roanoke City

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
K R Wilkerson 1,306 20.3%
C Shively 465 17.3%
R S Mason 459 11.5%
R E Sanders 401 24.2%
L R Spencer 390 12.6%

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 Franklin have a 24.7% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 414 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 Franklin include Traffic Infraction (291 cases), Reckless Driving (54 cases), Other (43 cases), Driving Suspended (26 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 54 Reckless Driving cases involving R Franklin in Roanoke City, 25.5% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Roanoke City.
Based on 26 Driving Suspended cases involving R Franklin in Roanoke City, 32.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended 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. 414 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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