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Sgt; Fcso Knight

Franklin County · What happened in 101 cases involving this officer

Sgt; Fcso Knight
Franklin County
27.6%
Dismissed
72.4%
Convicted
101
Cases
32th
Percentile
Top charge: Driving Suspended
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
101 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by Sgt; Fcso Knight? 27.6% of their cases were dismissed.

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Driving Suspended 28.6% dismissed Drug Possession 0.0% dismissed

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You were arrested by Sgt. Knight in Franklin County, and the data shows a tougher outcome pattern than the state average. Of his 101 cases, 72.4% resulted in conviction compared to Virginia's statewide average of 34.7% dismissal. His dismissal rate of 27.6% runs 7.1 percentage points below the state average, placing him in the bottom third of officers statewide. This suggests cases he arrests tend to move toward conviction more often than cases from other Virginia officers.

Most of Sgt. Knight's arrests fall under "Other" charges (86 cases with a 26% dismissal rate), which makes up the bulk of his work. Drug possession cases he filed had zero dismissals—all five resulted in convictions. Driving suspended charges showed slightly higher dismissal rates at 28.6%. Where your charge falls in this breakdown matters for predicting how similar cases typically resolve in Franklin County under this officer.

Based on 101 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Franklin 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
Driving Suspended Guide 7 28.6%
Drug Possession Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Franklin County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Tpr; Vsp Logan 1,761 23.5%
Chief; Bmpd Pruett 1,509 25.1%
Tpr J; Vsp Utt 668 39.2%
Inv; Fcso Wickline 611 28.9%
Tpr J; Vsp Hodges 585 29.1%

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 Sgt; Fcso Knight have a 27.6% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 101 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 32% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Sgt; Fcso Knight include Driving Suspended (7 cases), Drug Possession (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 7 Driving Suspended cases involving Sgt; Fcso Knight in Franklin County, 28.6% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Franklin County.
Based on 5 Drug Possession cases involving Sgt; Fcso Knight in Franklin County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Franklin 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. 101 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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