Charged after an arrest by S Ball? 23.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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S Ball
Patrick County
23.5%
Dismissed
76.5%
Convicted
23
Cases
26th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
23 cases · 2025

If S Ball filed your case in Patrick County, here's what the data shows: 23.5% of their 23 cases were dismissed, and 76.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Patrick County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 26% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (13 cases, 36.4% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (5 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 23 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Patrick 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 13 36.4%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 0.0%
Traffic Infraction 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Patrick County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Mabe 221 49.7%
C L Adkins 181 53.9%
L Foley 173 52.4%
J Cockerham 110 70.9%
L D'Albero 103 43.2%

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 Ball have a 23.5% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 23 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 26% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S Ball include Other (13 cases), Reckless Driving (5 cases), Traffic Infraction (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Reckless Driving cases involving S Ball in Patrick County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Patrick 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. 23 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

23.5% of this officer's cases in Patrick County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.