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Fredericksburg · What happened in 285 cases involving this officer

Ralston
Fredericksburg
37.6%
Dismissed
55.7%
Convicted
285
Cases
53th
Percentile
Top charge: Assault & Battery
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
285 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by Ralston? 37.6% of their cases were dismissed — above the Fredericksburg average.

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What were you charged with?

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

Assault & Battery 57.1% dismissed Weapons Offense 70.6% dismissed Larceny / Theft 0.0% dismissed Obstruction 75.0% dismissed

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If Ralston filed your case in Fredericksburg, here's what the data shows: 37.6% of their 285 cases were dismissed, and 55.7% resulted in conviction. That's near the Fredericksburg average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 53% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Assault & Battery (43 cases, 57.1% dismissed), followed by Weapons Offense (29 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 285 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Fredericksburg 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
Assault & Battery Guide 43 57.1%
Weapons Offense Guide 29 70.6%
Larceny / Theft Guide 9 0.0%
Obstruction Guide 5 75.0%

Other Officers in Fredericksburg

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Watkins 1,323 31.4%
Funez 1,024 33.2%
Parker 1,023 28.4%
Commonwealth 920 46.4%
Baugher 856 20.7%

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 Ralston have a 37.6% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 285 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 53% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Ralston include Assault & Battery (43 cases), Weapons Offense (29 cases), Larceny / Theft (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 43 Assault & Battery cases involving Ralston in Fredericksburg, 57.1% were dismissed. View full Assault & Battery outcomes for Fredericksburg.
Based on 29 Weapons Offense cases involving Ralston in Fredericksburg, 70.6% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Fredericksburg.
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. 285 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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