R Lawson
Patrick County
22.7%
Dismissed
76.5%
Convicted
160
Cases
23th
Percentile
Top charge: Reckless Driving
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
160 cases · 2023–2024

Charged after an arrest by R Lawson? 22.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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If R Lawson filed your case in Patrick County, here's what the data shows: 22.7% of their 160 cases were dismissed, and 76.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Patrick County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 23% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Reckless Driving (17 cases, 31.2% dismissed), followed by Driving Suspended (7 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 160 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Patrick County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Reckless Driving Guide 17 31.2%
Driving Suspended Guide 7 0.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 6 20.0%

Other Officers in Patrick County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Mabe 614 41.1%
L Foley 594 45.4%
C Adkins 460 37.9%
C Elgin 439 31.6%
L D'Albero 389 41.8%

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 Lawson have a 22.7% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 160 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 23% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving R Lawson include Reckless Driving (17 cases), Driving Suspended (7 cases), DUI / DWI (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 17 Reckless Driving cases involving R Lawson in Patrick County, 31.2% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Patrick County.
Based on 7 Driving Suspended cases involving R Lawson in Patrick County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Patrick 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, 2023–2024. 160 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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