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S R Decoster

Rockbridge County · What happened in 680 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by S R Decoster? 30.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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S R Decoster
Rockbridge County
30.9%
Dismissed
68.4%
Convicted
680
Cases
39th
Percentile
Top charge: Larceny / Theft
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
680 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 680 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in S R Decoster's cases for your specific charge.

Larceny / Theft 68.8% dismissed Public Intoxication 23.1% dismissed Driving Suspended 50.0% dismissed Drug Possession 100.0% dismissed Weapons Offense 44.4% dismissed Obstruction 42.9% dismissed

Don't see your charge? Check your case

If S R Decoster filed your case in Rockbridge County, here's what the data shows: 30.9% of their 680 cases were dismissed, and 68.4% resulted in conviction. That's near the Rockbridge County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 39% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Larceny / Theft (21 cases, 68.8% dismissed), followed by Public Intoxication (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 680 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Rockbridge 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
Larceny / Theft Guide 21 68.8%
Public Intoxication Guide 17 23.1%
Driving Suspended Guide 15 50.0%
Drug Possession Guide 12 100.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 11 44.4%
Obstruction Guide 10 42.9%
DUI / DWI Guide 10 0.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 7 28.6%
Property Destruction 6 20.0%

Other Officers in Rockbridge County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C J Norris 2,001 15.1%
N A Maxfield 1,109 21.7%
S T Holland 988 24.8%
Z S Blevins 939 25.5%
P A Cantrell 885 21.3%

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 R Decoster have a 30.9% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 680 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 39% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S R Decoster include Larceny / Theft (21 cases), Public Intoxication (17 cases), Driving Suspended (15 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 21 Larceny / Theft cases involving S R Decoster in Rockbridge County, 68.8% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Rockbridge County.
Based on 17 Public Intoxication cases involving S R Decoster in Rockbridge County, 23.1% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Rockbridge 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. 680 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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