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Charged after an arrest by S J Riddle? 40.6% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Context for this record: 85% of S J Riddle's 993 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

S J Riddle
Rappahannock County
40.6%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
59.4%
Convicted
993
Cases
62th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
993 cases · 2025

If S J Riddle filed your case in Rappahannock County, here's what the data shows: 40.6% of their 993 cases were dismissed, and 59.4% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 62% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (843 cases, 34.0% dismissed), followed by Other (147 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 993 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Rappahannock 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 843 34.0%
Other 147 59.8%

Other Officers in Rappahannock County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
E B Smith 686 31.9%
D C Brydge 255 20.2%
John Alishauskas 220 15.1%
Matthew Bennett 184 23.3%
Brian Fletcher 174 22.4%

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 Riddle have a 40.6% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 993 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 62% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S J Riddle include Traffic Infraction (843 cases), Other (147 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 993 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

40.6% of this officer's cases in Rappahannock County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.