Charged after an arrest by Staunton General District? 52.4% of their cases were dismissed — above the Staunton average.

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Staunton General District
Staunton
52.4%
Dismissed
46.7%
Convicted
270
Cases
79th
Percentile
Top charge: Failure to Appear
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
270 cases · 2025

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If Staunton General District filed your case in Staunton, here's what the data shows: 52.4% of their 270 cases were dismissed, and 46.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Staunton average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 79% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Failure to Appear (190 cases, 47.5% dismissed), followed by Other (74 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 270 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Staunton 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
Failure to Appear 190 47.5%
Other 74 67.7%
Contempt of Court 6 20.0%

Other Officers in Staunton

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Y S Kier 410 40.5%
A L Harris 242 35.8%
S P Wilder 226 44.0%
T W Pullin 215 35.6%
J M King 185 42.0%

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 Staunton General District have a 52.4% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 270 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 79% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Staunton General District include Failure to Appear (190 cases), Other (74 cases), Contempt of Court (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 190 Failure to Appear cases involving Staunton General District in Staunton, 47.5% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Staunton.
Based on 6 Contempt of Court cases involving Staunton General District in Staunton, 20.0% were dismissed. View full Contempt of Court outcomes for Staunton.
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. 270 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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