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Charged after an arrest by Riley? 44.4% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Riley
Washington County
44.4%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
53.8%
Convicted
152
Cases
69th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
152 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

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

If Riley filed your case in Washington County, here's what the data shows: 44.4% of their 152 cases were dismissed, and 53.8% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 69% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (45 cases, 44.1% dismissed), followed by Other (36 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 152 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Washington 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving Riley resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalDrug Possession — 100.0% of 5 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 8 charges by case volume · Washington County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 45 44.1%
Other 36 57.1%
Driving Suspended Guide 10 30.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 10 60.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 9 28.6%
DUI / DWI Guide 8 0.0%
Obstruction Guide 7 50.0%
Trespassing Guide 7 16.7%
Drug Possession Guide 5 100.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 5 25.0%

Other Officers in Washington County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Shepherd 5,003 17.9%
J Burton 845 20.7%
Combs 834 15.9%
T Chapman 621 23.0%
B Stainker 484 26.5%

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 Riley have a 44.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 152 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 69% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Riley include Traffic Infraction (45 cases), Other (36 cases), Driving Suspended (10 cases), Reckless Driving (10 cases), Public Intoxication (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 Driving Suspended cases involving Riley in Washington County, 30.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Washington County.
Based on 10 Reckless Driving cases involving Riley in Washington County, 60.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Washington 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. 152 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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