Charged after an arrest by S Honaker? 15.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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S Honaker
Botetourt County
15.5%
Dismissed
84.3%
Convicted
3,139
Cases
12th
Percentile
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
3,139 cases · 2023–2024

You were arrested by Officer S Honaker in Botetourt County, where cases follow a different path than many other Virginia jurisdictions due to the county's independent court system. Looking at his track record across over 3,100 cases, your case faces a lower chance of dismissal than typical. Honaker's dismissal rate sits at 15.5 percent—nearly 20 points below Virginia's statewide average of 34.7 percent. This puts him in the bottom tier of officers statewide for dismissals. His conviction rate of 84.3 percent is correspondingly high, meaning most arrests he makes result in convictions.

The vast majority of Honaker's arrests fall under "Other" charges, which represents the full range of offenses he handles. These cases show the same 15.5 percent dismissal rate as his overall record. Without knowing your specific charge, you're looking at odds where convictions happen in about 8 out of every 10 cases this officer brings. The data suggests cases against Honaker tend to move toward conviction more often than they do across Virginia as a whole.

Based on 3,139 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Botetourt County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: December 2024

Other Officers in Botetourt County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M L Lynch 2,595 29.4%
J E Perry 1,181 33.3%
L R Spencer 974 31.5%
M Hubbard 944 26.6%
D Mount 900 20.1%

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 Honaker have a 15.5% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 3,139 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 12% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
Detailed charge breakdown is available in the table above.
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. 3,139 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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