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S J Cochran

Roanoke City · What happened in 238 cases involving this officer

S J Cochran
Roanoke City
33.5%
Dismissed
65.3%
Convicted
238
Cases
45th
Percentile
Top charge: Public Intoxication
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
238 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by S J Cochran? 33.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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What were you charged with?

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

Public Intoxication 63.6% dismissed Driving Suspended 47.1% dismissed Drug Possession 0.0% dismissed Reckless Driving 12.5% dismissed Larceny / Theft 83.3% dismissed

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If S J Cochran filed your case in Roanoke City, here's what the data shows: 33.5% of their 238 cases were dismissed, and 65.3% resulted in conviction. That's near the Roanoke City average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 45% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Public Intoxication (17 cases, 63.6% dismissed), followed by Driving Suspended (17 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 238 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Roanoke City District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Public Intoxication Guide 17 63.6%
Driving Suspended Guide 17 47.1%
Drug Possession Guide 10 0.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 8 12.5%
Larceny / Theft Guide 7 83.3%

Other Officers in Roanoke City

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
K R Wilkerson 2,373 18.6%
Court 1,521 55.2%
R B Shanks 1,211 22.6%
Tpr C Shively 1,111 20.2%
R E Sanders 764 20.3%

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 J Cochran have a 33.5% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 238 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 45% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S J Cochran include Public Intoxication (17 cases), Driving Suspended (17 cases), Drug Possession (10 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 17 Public Intoxication cases involving S J Cochran in Roanoke City, 63.6% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Roanoke City.
Based on 17 Driving Suspended cases involving S J Cochran in Roanoke City, 47.1% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Roanoke City.
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. 238 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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