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Sam Kanode — Martinsville Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 68 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Sam Kanode? 42.6% of their cases were dismissed — above the Martinsville average.

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Sam Kanode
Martinsville
42.6%
Dismissed
57.4%
Convicted
68
Cases
65th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
68 cases · 2025
Based on 68 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Sam Kanode filed your case in Martinsville, here's what the data shows: 42.6% of their 68 cases were dismissed, and 57.4% resulted in conviction. That's near the Martinsville average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 65% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (49 cases, 42.1% dismissed), followed by Other (10 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 68 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Martinsville 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 49 42.1%
Other 10 60.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 8 20.0%

Other Officers in Martinsville

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Christopher Brian Bell 267 29.5%
Cody Blake Summers 183 26.3%
Justin Havens 176 29.3%
Christopher Astin 160 40.8%
Jessica Moran 155 28.5%

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 Sam Kanode have a 42.6% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 68 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 65% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Sam Kanode include Traffic Infraction (49 cases), Other (10 cases), Driving Suspended (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 8 Driving Suspended cases involving Sam Kanode in Martinsville, 20.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Martinsville.
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. 68 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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