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Westmoreland County · What happened in 484 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Southard? 26.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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Southard
Westmoreland County
26.5%
Dismissed
72.8%
Convicted
484
Cases
30th
Percentile
Top charge: Reckless Driving
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
484 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 484 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Reckless Driving 14.3% dismissed Driving Suspended 42.9% dismissed Public Intoxication 20.0% dismissed Obstruction 100.0% dismissed Assault & Battery 20.0% dismissed Disorderly Conduct 50.0% dismissed

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If Southard filed your case in Westmoreland County, here's what the data shows: 26.5% of their 484 cases were dismissed, and 72.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Westmoreland County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 30% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Reckless Driving (21 cases, 14.3% dismissed), followed by Driving Suspended (14 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 484 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Westmoreland 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
Reckless Driving Guide 21 14.3%
Driving Suspended Guide 14 42.9%
Public Intoxication Guide 11 20.0%
Obstruction Guide 9 100.0%
Assault & Battery Guide 6 20.0%
Disorderly Conduct 5 50.0%

Other Officers in Westmoreland County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Mulvena 1,287 18.5%
Tate 602 29.7%
Gilkerson 521 20.5%
Shackelford 462 11.9%
Hays 449 15.2%

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 Southard have a 26.5% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 484 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 30% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Southard include Reckless Driving (21 cases), Driving Suspended (14 cases), Public Intoxication (11 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 21 Reckless Driving cases involving Southard in Westmoreland County, 14.3% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Westmoreland County.
Based on 14 Driving Suspended cases involving Southard in Westmoreland County, 42.9% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Westmoreland 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. 484 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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