Staunton General District
Staunton
58.2%
Dismissed
41.8%
Convicted
998
Cases
82th
Percentile
Top charge: Failure to Appear
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
998 cases · 2023–2024

Charged after an arrest by Staunton General District? 58.2% of their cases were dismissed — above the Staunton average.

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If Staunton General District filed your case in Staunton, here's what the data shows: 58.2% of their 998 cases were dismissed, and 41.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Staunton average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 82% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Failure to Appear (715 cases, 61.2% dismissed), followed by Contempt of Court (6 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 998 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Failure to Appear 715 61.2%
Contempt of Court 6 50.0%

Other Officers in Staunton

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C W Hoover 1,742 37.8%
Y S Kier 1,257 43.2%
A L Harris 655 46.5%
B A Locklair 589 46.5%
S P Wilder 451 48.2%

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 58.2% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 998 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 82% 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 (715 cases), Contempt of Court (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 715 Failure to Appear cases involving Staunton General District in Staunton, 61.2% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Staunton.
Based on 6 Contempt of Court cases involving Staunton General District in Staunton, 50.0% 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, 2023–2024. 998 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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