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Charged after an arrest by S A Collins? 32.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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S A Collins
Waynesboro
32.4%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
67.6%
Convicted
133
Cases
45th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
133 cases · 2025

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See what happened in S A Collins's cases for your specific charge.

If S A Collins filed your case in Waynesboro, here's what the data shows: 32.4% of their 133 cases were dismissed, and 67.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 45% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (74 cases, 37.2% dismissed), followed by Other (21 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 133 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Waynesboro 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 S A Collins resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalReckless Driving — 50.0% of 5 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 4 charges by case volume · Waynesboro · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 74 37.2%
Other 21 36.4%
DUI / DWI Guide 7 0.0%
Drug Possession Guide 6 0.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 5 33.3%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 50.0%

Other Officers in Waynesboro

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
R G Dean 248 25.3%
J W Hensell 210 28.5%
H A Cook 165 31.0%
B P Mawyer 93 33.3%
Dean 87 24.0%

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 S A Collins have a 32.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 133 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 45% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S A Collins include Traffic Infraction (74 cases), Other (21 cases), DUI / DWI (7 cases), Drug Possession (6 cases), Larceny / Theft (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 7 DUI / DWI cases involving S A Collins in Waynesboro, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Waynesboro.
Based on 6 Drug Possession cases involving S A Collins in Waynesboro, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Waynesboro.
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. 133 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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