Charged after an arrest by S D Herring? 40.7% of their cases were dismissed — above the Staunton average.

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S D Herring
Staunton
40.7%
Dismissed
59.3%
Convicted
142
Cases
62th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
142 cases · 2025

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If S D Herring filed your case in Staunton, here's what the data shows: 40.7% of their 142 cases were dismissed, and 59.3% resulted in conviction. That's near the Staunton average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 62% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (75 cases, 34.4% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (32 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 142 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Staunton 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 75 34.4%
Traffic Infraction 32 54.5%
Public Intoxication Guide 8 40.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 25.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 5 60.0%

Other Officers in Staunton

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Y S Kier 410 40.5%
Staunton General District 270 52.4%
A L Harris 242 35.8%
S P Wilder 226 44.0%
T W Pullin 215 35.6%

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 Herring have a 40.7% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 142 cases from 2025 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 Herring include Other (75 cases), Traffic Infraction (32 cases), Public Intoxication (8 cases), DUI / DWI (5 cases), Larceny / Theft (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 8 Public Intoxication cases involving S D Herring in Staunton, 40.0% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Staunton.
Based on 5 DUI / DWI cases involving S D Herring in Staunton, 25.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Staunton.
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. 142 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

40.7% of this officer's cases in Staunton are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.