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S Hess — Smyth County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 119 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by S Hess? 16.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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S Hess
Smyth County
16.4%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
83.6%
Convicted
119
Cases
15th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
119 cases · 2025
Based on 119 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Drug Possession 0.0% dismissed Weapons Offense 100.0% dismissed Obstruction 0.0% dismissed

If S Hess filed your case in Smyth County, here's what the data shows: 16.4% of their 119 cases were dismissed, and 83.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 15% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (38 cases, 11.1% dismissed), followed by Other (35 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 119 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Smyth 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving S Hess resolve, by charge

Weapons Offense 100.0% Drug Possession 0.0% Obstruction 0.0%

Highest dismissalWeapons Offense — 100.0% of 11 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Smyth County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 38 11.1%
Other 35 16.7%
Drug Possession Guide 15 0.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 11 100.0%
Obstruction Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Smyth County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J. Davis 1,120 16.3%
R Fedorchuk 832 11.9%
M. Yingling 807 8.9%
A Smith 753 17.6%
T. Bresette 730 10.0%

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 Hess have a 16.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 119 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 15% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S Hess include Traffic Infraction (38 cases), Other (35 cases), Drug Possession (15 cases), Weapons Offense (11 cases), Obstruction (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 15 Drug Possession cases involving S Hess in Smyth County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Smyth County.
Based on 11 Weapons Offense cases involving S Hess in Smyth County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Smyth 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. 119 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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