Charged after an arrest by S L Williams? 36.6% of their cases were dismissed — above the Roanoke County average.

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S L Williams
Roanoke County
36.6%
Dismissed
53.5%
Convicted
101
Cases
51th
Percentile
Top charge: Public Intoxication
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
101 cases · 2023–2024

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If you were arrested by S L Williams in Roanoke County, here's what the numbers show about your case: Officer Williams has a 36.6% dismissal rate—slightly higher than Virginia's 34.7% statewide average—meaning cases are dismissed somewhat more often than typical. However, with a 53.5% conviction rate, about half of all arrests result in convictions. You're essentially looking at roughly even odds between conviction and dismissal, which tracks close to statewide patterns. Officer Williams sits at the median performance level among peers, suggesting neither unusually strict nor unusually lenient charging.

Your specific charge matters significantly. If you were charged with Public Intoxication, dismissal is rare—zero cases were dismissed in the officer's history with that charge. Driving Suspended shows a 20% dismissal rate. The largest group in Officer Williams's cases falls under "Other" charges (82 cases), which had a 41% dismissal rate—notably higher. Where your charge falls within these categories will give you a clearer picture of typical outcomes. The variation suggests some charge types move through Roanoke County courts more easily than others.

Based on 101 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Roanoke 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Public Intoxication Guide 5 0.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 20.0%

Other Officers in Roanoke County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
W Hoopes 1,559 30.6%
E S Austin 1,537 31.6%
K W Cahoon 1,321 26.9%
M R Clark 1,117 19.2%
D L Cook 1,080 26.1%

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 L Williams have a 36.6% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 101 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 51% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S L Williams include Public Intoxication (5 cases), Driving Suspended (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Public Intoxication cases involving S L Williams in Roanoke County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Roanoke County.
Based on 5 Driving Suspended cases involving S L Williams in Roanoke County, 20.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Roanoke 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, 2023–2024. 101 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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