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Smith — Emporia Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 453 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Smith? 10.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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Smith
Emporia
10.1%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
89.1%
Convicted
453
Cases
276
Resolved here
7th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
453 cases · 2025
Based on 453 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Smith's cases for your specific charge.

Reckless Driving 9.1% dismissed Driving Suspended 22.2% dismissed

If Smith filed your case in Emporia, here's what the data shows: of 453 cases filed, 276 reached an outcome — 10.1% were dismissed and 89.1% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 7% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (211 cases, 5.6% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (172 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 453 public court records, 2025. 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: July 8, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 211 5.6%
Traffic Infraction 172 13.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 44 9.1%
Driving Suspended Guide 9 22.2%

Other Officers in Emporia

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Garnes 3,176 9.6%
Ford 934 22.3%
Howlett 391 10.6%
Howell 281 17.6%
Delancey 269 10.2%

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 Smith have a 10.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 453 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 7% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Smith include Other (211 cases), Traffic Infraction (172 cases), Reckless Driving (44 cases), Driving Suspended (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 44 Reckless Driving cases involving Smith in Emporia, 44 reached an outcome and 9.1% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Emporia.
Of 9 Driving Suspended cases involving Smith in Emporia, 9 reached an outcome and 22.2% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended 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, 2025. 453 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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