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Ryan J Palmer — Northampton County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 913 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Ryan J Palmer? 23.0% of their cases were dismissed.

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Ryan J Palmer
Northampton County
23.0%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
76.4%
Convicted
913
Cases
25th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
913 cases · 2025
Based on 913 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Ryan J Palmer's cases for your specific charge.

Reckless Driving 30.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 33.3% dismissed Drug Possession 20.0% dismissed

If Ryan J Palmer filed your case in Northampton County, here's what the data shows: 23.0% of their 913 cases were dismissed, and 76.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 25% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (704 cases, 20.9% dismissed), followed by Other (183 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 913 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Northampton 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 Ryan J Palmer resolve, by charge

Driving Suspended 33.3% Reckless Driving 30.0% Drug Possession 20.0%

Highest dismissalDriving Suspended — 33.3% of 6 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Northampton County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 704 20.9%
Other 183 31.2%
Reckless Driving Guide 10 30.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 33.3%
Drug Possession Guide 5 20.0%

Other Officers in Northampton County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
David Wayne Hall 3,105 23.1%
Anthony Owens 2,111 19.6%
Jerry K Brady 1,803 59.3%
Davonte J Cobb 1,668 18.0%
Justin R Smith 1,334 32.3%

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 Ryan J Palmer have a 23.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 913 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 25% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Ryan J Palmer include Traffic Infraction (704 cases), Other (183 cases), Reckless Driving (10 cases), Driving Suspended (6 cases), Drug Possession (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 Reckless Driving cases involving Ryan J Palmer in Northampton County, 30.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Northampton County.
Based on 6 Driving Suspended cases involving Ryan J Palmer in Northampton County, 33.3% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Northampton 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. 913 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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