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Rusty Sykes

Buchanan County · What happened in 200 cases involving this officer

Rusty Sykes
Buchanan County
35.0%
Dismissed
64.2%
Convicted
200
Cases
48th
Percentile
Top charge: Driving Suspended
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
200 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by Rusty Sykes? 35.0% of their cases were dismissed — above the Buchanan County average.

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What were you charged with?

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

Driving Suspended 33.3% dismissed Drug Possession 100.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 33.3% dismissed

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If Rusty Sykes filed your case in Buchanan County, here's what the data shows: 35.0% of their 200 cases were dismissed, and 64.2% resulted in conviction. That's near the Buchanan County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 48% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Driving Suspended (16 cases, 33.3% dismissed), followed by Drug Possession (12 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 200 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Buchanan County 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 16 33.3%
Drug Possession Guide 12 100.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 6 33.3%

Other Officers in Buchanan County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
The Court 1,260 86.1%
C Chapman 847 24.2%
J W Harris 696 17.3%
C J; Tpr Burkes 446 25.8%
D W Billiter 422 26.8%

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 Rusty Sykes have a 35.0% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 200 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 48% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Rusty Sykes include Driving Suspended (16 cases), Drug Possession (12 cases), DUI / DWI (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 16 Driving Suspended cases involving Rusty Sykes in Buchanan County, 33.3% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Buchanan County.
Based on 12 Drug Possession cases involving Rusty Sykes in Buchanan County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Buchanan 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, 2023–2024. 200 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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