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Trooper Sm Chaffin

Floyd County · What happened in 362 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Trooper Sm Chaffin? 38.4% of their cases were dismissed — above the Floyd County average.

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Trooper Sm Chaffin
Floyd County
38.4%
Dismissed
60.6%
Convicted
362
Cases
54th
Percentile
Top charge: Reckless Driving
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
362 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 362 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Trooper Sm Chaffin's cases for your specific charge.

Reckless Driving 12.5% dismissed Driving Suspended 60.0% dismissed

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If Trooper Sm Chaffin filed your case in Floyd County, here's what the data shows: 38.4% of their 362 cases were dismissed, and 60.6% resulted in conviction. That's near the Floyd County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 54% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Reckless Driving (16 cases, 12.5% dismissed), followed by Driving Suspended (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 362 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Floyd County 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
Reckless Driving Guide 16 12.5%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 60.0%

Other Officers in Floyd County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Trooper Tv Elliott 799 44.4%
Deputy B Atkins 504 33.8%
Trooper Ra Mcclanahan 471 42.7%
Sgt Mc Clemons 345 42.3%
Sgt Mt King 218 31.1%

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 Trooper Sm Chaffin have a 38.4% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 362 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 54% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Trooper Sm Chaffin include Reckless Driving (16 cases), Driving Suspended (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 16 Reckless Driving cases involving Trooper Sm Chaffin in Floyd County, 12.5% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Floyd County.
Based on 6 Driving Suspended cases involving Trooper Sm Chaffin in Floyd County, 60.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Floyd County.
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. 362 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

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