S Sayers
Botetourt County
31.1%
Dismissed
68.9%
Convicted
212
Cases
40th
Percentile
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
212 cases · 2023–2024

Charged after an arrest by S Sayers? 31.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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You were arrested by Officer S Sayers in Botetourt County, where your case enters Virginia's court system. Of the 212 cases this officer has brought, about 31% get dismissed and 69% result in convictions. That's slightly below Virginia's statewide dismissal rate of 34.7%, putting this officer in the lower range compared to peers. This suggests Sayers' arrests tend to hold up in court at a somewhat higher rate than average, though the difference is modest.

Nearly all of Sayers' cases fall into miscellaneous charges rather than a single dominant category. Those cases have a dismissal rate around 32%, which tracks closely with the officer's overall pattern. Without knowing your specific charge, you're looking at roughly a one-in-three chance of dismissal based on Sayers' history. The consistency across charge types means the outcome hinges more on the individual facts of your case and how the evidence holds up than on what category your charge falls into.

Based on 212 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Botetourt 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

Other Officers in Botetourt County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
S Honaker 3,139 15.5%
M L Lynch 2,595 29.4%
J E Perry 1,181 33.3%
L R Spencer 974 31.5%
M Hubbard 944 26.6%

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 Sayers have a 31.1% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 212 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 40% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
Detailed charge breakdown is available in the table above.
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. 212 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

31.1% of this officer's cases in Botetourt County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.