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Emporia · What happened in 1,148 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Richards? 18.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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Richards
Emporia
18.4%
Dismissed
81.6%
Convicted
1,148
Cases
16th
Percentile
Top charge: Driving Suspended
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
1,148 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 1,148 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Driving Suspended 27.6% dismissed Reckless Driving 9.5% dismissed Weapons Offense 76.9% dismissed Drug Possession 50.0% dismissed

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If Richards filed your case in Emporia, here's what the data shows: 18.4% of their 1,148 cases were dismissed, and 81.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Emporia average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 16% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Driving Suspended (29 cases, 27.6% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (22 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 1,148 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Driving Suspended Guide 29 27.6%
Reckless Driving Guide 22 9.5%
Weapons Offense Guide 17 76.9%
Drug Possession Guide 14 50.0%

Other Officers in Emporia

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Garnes 5,950 7.4%
Williams 2,030 6.7%
Gatti 595 12.4%
Howlett 513 12.7%
Balek 426 19.9%

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 Richards have a 18.4% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 1,148 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 16% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Richards include Driving Suspended (29 cases), Reckless Driving (22 cases), Weapons Offense (17 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 29 Driving Suspended cases involving Richards in Emporia, 27.6% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Emporia.
Based on 22 Reckless Driving cases involving Richards in Emporia, 9.5% 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, 2023–2024. 1,148 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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