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S D Foster

Roanoke City · What happened in 51 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by S D Foster? 42.9% of their cases were dismissed — above the Roanoke City average.

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S D Foster
Roanoke City
42.9%
Dismissed
57.1%
Convicted
51
Cases
62th
Percentile
Top charge: Drug Possession
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
51 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 51 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in S D Foster's cases for your specific charge.

Drug Possession 16.7% dismissed Weapons Offense 33.3% dismissed

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If S D Foster filed your case in Roanoke City, here's what the data shows: 42.9% of their 51 cases were dismissed, and 57.1% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Roanoke City average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 62% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Drug Possession (12 cases, 16.7% dismissed), followed by Weapons Offense (11 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 51 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Roanoke City 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
Drug Possession Guide 12 16.7%
Weapons Offense Guide 11 33.3%

Other Officers in Roanoke City

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
K R Wilkerson 2,373 18.6%
Court 1,521 55.2%
R B Shanks 1,211 22.6%
Tpr C Shively 1,111 20.2%
R E Sanders 764 20.3%

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 S D Foster have a 42.9% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 51 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 62% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S D Foster include Drug Possession (12 cases), Weapons Offense (11 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 12 Drug Possession cases involving S D Foster in Roanoke City, 16.7% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Roanoke City.
Based on 11 Weapons Offense cases involving S D Foster in Roanoke City, 33.3% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Roanoke City.
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. 51 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

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