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Charged after an arrest by Sr Trp J M Hylton? 48.8% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Sr Trp J M Hylton
Floyd County
48.8%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
39.0%
Convicted
67
Cases
76th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
67 cases · 2025

If Sr Trp J M Hylton filed your case in Floyd County, here's what the data shows: 48.8% of their 67 cases were dismissed, and 39.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 76% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (44 cases, 53.8% dismissed), followed by Other (13 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 67 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Floyd 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 44 53.8%
Other 13 55.6%
Reckless Driving Guide 9 16.7%

Other Officers in Floyd County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Trooper Tv Elliott 355 47.3%
Deputy B Atkins 244 35.2%
Trooper J Weast 235 52.5%
Trooper Ra Mcclanahan 190 46.0%
Dep C Strother 188 24.3%

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 Sr Trp J M Hylton have a 48.8% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 67 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 76% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Sr Trp J M Hylton include Traffic Infraction (44 cases), Other (13 cases), Reckless Driving (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 9 Reckless Driving cases involving Sr Trp J M Hylton in Floyd County, 16.7% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Floyd 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. 67 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

48.8% of this officer's cases in Floyd County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.