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S D Herring — Staunton Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 164 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by S D Herring? 35.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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S D Herring
Staunton
35.9%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
64.1%
Convicted
164
Cases
52th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
164 cases · 2025
Based on 164 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Public Intoxication 40.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 25.0% dismissed Larceny / Theft 60.0% dismissed Reckless Driving 50.0% dismissed

If S D Herring filed your case in Staunton, here's what the data shows: 35.9% of their 164 cases were dismissed, and 64.1% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 52% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (82 cases, 30.6% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (45 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 164 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving S D Herring resolve, by charge

Larceny / Theft 60.0% Reckless Driving 50.0% Public Intoxication 40.0% DUI / DWI 25.0%

Highest dismissalLarceny / Theft — 60.0% of 5 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 82 30.6%
Traffic Infraction 45 40.6%
Public Intoxication Guide 8 40.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 25.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 5 60.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 50.0%

Other Officers in Staunton

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Y S Kier 437 40.5%
Staunton General District 292 52.4%
A L Harris 281 35.7%
S P Wilder 257 45.5%
T W Pullin 241 36.7%

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 Herring have a 35.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 164 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 52% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S D Herring include Other (82 cases), Traffic Infraction (45 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. 164 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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