Simmons
Emporia
58.8%
Dismissed
41.2%
Convicted
59
Cases
82th
Percentile
Top charge: Weapons Offense
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
59 cases · 2023–2024

Charged after an arrest by Simmons? 58.8% of their cases were dismissed — above the Emporia average.

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If Simmons filed your case in Emporia, here's what the data shows: 58.8% of their 59 cases were dismissed, and 41.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Emporia average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 82% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Weapons Offense (18 cases, 50.0% dismissed), followed by Larceny / Theft (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 59 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Emporia 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
Weapons Offense Guide 18 50.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 10 100.0%
Grand Larceny Guide 8 66.7%

Other Officers in Emporia

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Garnes 5,950 7.4%
Williams 2,030 6.7%
Richards 1,148 18.4%
Gatti 595 12.4%
Howlett 513 12.7%

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 Simmons have a 58.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 59 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 82% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Simmons include Weapons Offense (18 cases), Larceny / Theft (10 cases), Grand Larceny (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 18 Weapons Offense cases involving Simmons in Emporia, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Emporia.
Based on 10 Larceny / Theft cases involving Simmons in Emporia, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Emporia.
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. 59 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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