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S T Golden — Giles County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 181 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by S T Golden? 38.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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S T Golden
Giles County
38.1%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
61.2%
Convicted
181
Cases
57th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
181 cases · 2025
Based on 181 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If S T Golden filed your case in Giles County, here's what the data shows: 38.1% of their 181 cases were dismissed, and 61.2% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 57% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (143 cases, 35.1% dismissed), followed by Other (32 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 181 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Giles 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 143 35.1%
Other 32 50.0%

Other Officers in Giles County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Chris Reynolds 451 28.5%
J M Boone 248 41.1%
Rk Young 229 43.5%
M Cohen 228 22.3%
Danny Ratcliffe 209 32.5%

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 T Golden have a 38.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 181 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 57% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S T Golden include Traffic Infraction (143 cases), Other (32 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. 181 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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