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T Melton — Galax Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 21 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by T Melton? 43.8% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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T Melton
Galax
43.8%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
56.2%
Convicted
21
Cases
68th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
21 cases · 2025
Based on 21 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If T Melton filed your case in Galax, here's what the data shows: 43.8% of their 21 cases were dismissed, and 56.2% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 68% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (13 cases, 12.5% dismissed), followed by Larceny / Theft (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 21 public court records, 2025. 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: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 13 12.5%
Larceny / Theft Guide 6 83.3%

Other Officers in Galax

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
D D Alley 293 26.4%
A S Bedsaul 246 6.2%
S T Sizemore 242 24.9%
D W Rose 163 23.3%
N Senica 125 22.0%

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 Melton have a 43.8% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 21 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 68% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving T Melton include Traffic Infraction (13 cases), Larceny / Theft (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 Larceny / Theft cases involving T Melton in Galax, 83.3% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft 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, 2025. 21 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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