Charged after an arrest by Radford? 22.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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Radford
Emporia
22.1%
Dismissed
77.9%
Convicted
172
Cases
24th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
172 cases · 2025

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If Radford filed your case in Emporia, here's what the data shows: 22.1% of their 172 cases were dismissed, and 77.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Emporia average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 24% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (82 cases, 18.5% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (66 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 172 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Emporia 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
Other 82 18.5%
Traffic Infraction 66 17.4%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 33.3%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 80.0%

Other Officers in Emporia

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Garnes 3,016 9.7%
Ford 837 22.9%
Smith 443 9.1%
Howlett 387 9.7%
Howell 261 18.8%

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 Radford have a 22.1% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 172 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 24% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Radford include Other (82 cases), Traffic Infraction (66 cases), Driving Suspended (6 cases), Reckless Driving (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 Driving Suspended cases involving Radford in Emporia, 33.3% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Emporia.
Based on 5 Reckless Driving cases involving Radford in Emporia, 80.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Emporia.
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. 172 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

22.1% of this officer's cases in Emporia are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.