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T A Melton

Galax · What happened in 453 cases involving this officer

T A Melton
Galax
30.0%
Dismissed
69.3%
Convicted
453
Cases
37th
Percentile
Top charge: Larceny / Theft
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
453 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by T A Melton? 30.0% of their cases were dismissed.

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See what happened in T A Melton's cases for your specific charge.

Larceny / Theft 25.0% dismissed Drug Possession 100.0% dismissed Fraud / Forgery 0.0% dismissed Public Intoxication 41.2% dismissed Driving Suspended 25.0% dismissed Reckless Driving 90.0% dismissed

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If T A Melton filed your case in Galax, here's what the data shows: 30.0% of their 453 cases were dismissed, and 69.3% resulted in conviction. That's near the Galax average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 37% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Larceny / Theft (44 cases, 25.0% dismissed), followed by Drug Possession (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 453 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Galax 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
Larceny / Theft Guide 44 25.0%
Drug Possession Guide 27 100.0%
Fraud / Forgery Guide 22 0.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 21 41.2%
Driving Suspended Guide 20 25.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 11 90.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 11 11.1%
Obstruction Guide 5 33.3%

Other Officers in Galax

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M D Tozzolo 803 30.7%
D D Alley 493 32.6%
A S Bedsaul 415 8.7%
E Mata 399 35.4%
M N Parks 356 30.3%

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 T A Melton have a 30.0% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 453 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 37% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving T A Melton include Larceny / Theft (44 cases), Drug Possession (27 cases), Fraud / Forgery (22 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 44 Larceny / Theft cases involving T A Melton in Galax, 25.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Galax.
Based on 27 Drug Possession cases involving T A Melton in Galax, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Galax.
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. 453 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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