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Charged after an arrest by S P Wilder? 45.5% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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S P Wilder
Staunton
45.5%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
54.5%
Convicted
257
Cases
70th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
257 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in S P Wilder's cases for your specific charge.

If S P Wilder filed your case in Staunton, here's what the data shows: 45.5% of their 257 cases were dismissed, and 54.5% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 70% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (118 cases, 48.3% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (65 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 257 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Staunton 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving S P Wilder resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalPublic Intoxication — 75.0% of 5 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 5 charges by case volume · Staunton · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 118 48.3%
Traffic Infraction 65 42.9%
Drug Possession Guide 27 50.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 9 0.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 9 66.7%
Obstruction Guide 7 66.7%
Public Intoxication Guide 5 75.0%

Other Officers in Staunton

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Y S Kier 437 40.5%
Staunton General District 292 52.4%
A L Harris 281 35.7%
T W Pullin 241 36.7%
J M King 203 40.2%

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 P Wilder have a 45.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 257 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 70% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S P Wilder include Other (118 cases), Traffic Infraction (65 cases), Drug Possession (27 cases), DUI / DWI (9 cases), Weapons Offense (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 27 Drug Possession cases involving S P Wilder in Staunton, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Staunton.
Based on 9 DUI / DWI cases involving S P Wilder in Staunton, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Staunton.
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. 257 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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