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Charged after an arrest by R Tangney? 46.3% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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R Tangney
Roanoke County
46.3%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
53.7%
Convicted
303
Cases
72th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
303 cases · 2025

If R Tangney filed your case in Roanoke County, here's what the data shows: 46.3% of their 303 cases were dismissed, and 53.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 72% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (204 cases, 56.2% dismissed), followed by Other (92 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 303 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 204 56.2%
Other 92 25.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 20.0%

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 Tangney have a 46.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 303 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 72% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving R Tangney include Traffic Infraction (204 cases), Other (92 cases), Driving Suspended (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Driving Suspended cases involving R Tangney 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. 303 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

46.3% of this officer's cases in Roanoke County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.