What types of charges appear in Southard's case records?

The most common charges in cases involving Southard include Traffic Infraction, Reckless Driving, Other, based on public court records.

Southard — Westmoreland County

Name: Southard — Westmoreland County Case Records (2025)
Creator: VirginiaCourtFile.com
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Charged after an arrest by Southard? 41.4% of their cases were dismissed — above the Westmoreland County average.

Ask a Westmoreland County attorney — free

Southard

Westmoreland County

41.4%

Dismissed

58.6%

Convicted

258

Cases

63th

Percentile

Top charge: Traffic Infraction

Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed

258 cases · 2025

Based on 258 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Reckless Driving 11.5% dismissed Property Destruction 100.0% dismissed Disorderly Conduct 66.7% dismissed Obstruction 80.0% dismissed

Don't see your charge? Check your case

If Southard filed your case in Westmoreland County, here's what the data shows: 41.4% of their 258 cases were dismissed, and 58.6% resulted in conviction. That's near the Westmoreland County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 63% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (173 cases, 35.8% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (27 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 258 public court records, 2025. 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: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge	Cases	Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction	173	35.8%
Reckless Driving Guide	27	11.5%
Other	21	68.4%
Property Destruction	8	100.0%
Disorderly Conduct	6	66.7%
Obstruction Guide	6	80.0%

Other Officers in Westmoreland County

Officer	Cases	Dismissal Rate
Paroskie	413	47.1%
Gass	331	27.3%
Felts	290	16.3%
Darby	289	12.6%
Mulvena	273	31.6%

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 41.4% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 258 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 63% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.

The most common charges in cases involving Southard include Traffic Infraction (173 cases), Reckless Driving (27 cases), Other (21 cases), Property Destruction (8 cases), Disorderly Conduct (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.

Based on 27 Reckless Driving cases involving Southard in Westmoreland County, 11.5% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Westmoreland County.

Based on 8 Property Destruction cases involving Southard in Westmoreland County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Property Destruction 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, 2025. 258 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

41.4% of this officer's cases in Westmoreland County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.