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R S Mason — Roanoke City Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 459 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by R S Mason? 12.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 97% of R S Mason's 459 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 S Mason
Roanoke City
12.1%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
87.9%
Convicted
459
Cases
265
Resolved here
9th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
459 cases · 2025
Based on 459 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If R S Mason filed your case in Roanoke City, here's what the data shows: of 459 cases filed, 265 reached an outcome — 12.1% were dismissed and 87.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 9% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (444 cases, 11.5% dismissed), followed by Driving Suspended (10 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 459 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: July 8, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 444 11.5%
Driving Suspended Guide 10 33.3%

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 E Sanders 457 24.7%

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 S Mason have a 12.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 459 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 9% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving R S Mason include Traffic Infraction (444 cases), Driving Suspended (10 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 10 Driving Suspended cases involving R S Mason in Roanoke City, 9 reached an outcome and 33.3% 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. 459 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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