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

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Staunton General District
Staunton
52.4%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
46.8%
Convicted
292
Cases
248
Resolved here
80th
Percentile
Top charge: Failure to Appear
292 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Staunton General District's cases for your specific charge.

If Staunton General District filed your case in Staunton, here's what the data shows: of 292 cases filed, 248 reached an outcome — 52.4% were dismissed and 46.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 80% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Failure to Appear (207 cases, 47.2% dismissed), followed by Other (49 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 292 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: July 8, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving Staunton General District resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalProbation Violation — 56.0% of 25 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Staunton · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Failure to Appear 207 47.2%
Other 49 76.2%
Probation Violation Guide 30 56.0%
Contempt of Court 6 20.0%

Other Officers in Staunton

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Y S Kier 437 40.5%
A L Harris 281 35.7%
S P Wilder 257 45.5%
T W Pullin 241 36.7%
J M King 203 40.2%

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 52.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 292 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 80% 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 (207 cases), Other (49 cases), Probation Violation (30 cases), Contempt of Court (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 207 Failure to Appear cases involving Staunton General District in Staunton, 176 reached an outcome and 47.2% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Staunton.
Of 30 Probation Violation cases involving Staunton General District in Staunton, 25 reached an outcome and 56.0% were dismissed. View full Probation Violation 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. 292 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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