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S. Hess — Smyth County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 204 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by S. Hess? 11.2% of their cases were dismissed.

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S. Hess
Smyth County
11.2%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
88.8%
Convicted
204
Cases
125
Resolved here
8th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
204 cases · 2025
Based on 204 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If S. Hess filed your case in Smyth County, here's what the data shows: of 204 cases filed, 125 reached an outcome — 11.2% were dismissed and 88.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 8% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (121 cases, 11.8% dismissed), followed by Other (44 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 204 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: July 8, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 121 11.8%
Other 44 17.9%
Reckless Driving Guide 38 2.9%

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 11.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 204 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 8% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S. Hess include Traffic Infraction (121 cases), Other (44 cases), Reckless Driving (38 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 38 Reckless Driving cases involving S. Hess in Smyth County, 35 reached an outcome and 2.9% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving 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. 204 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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