Charged after an arrest by V Branch? 31.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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V Branch
Roanoke County
31.7%
Dismissed
68.3%
Convicted
162
Cases
41th
Percentile
Top charge: Driving Suspended
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
162 cases · 2023–2024

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You were arrested by Officer V Branch in Roanoke County, and here's what the data shows about cases like yours. Branch's 31.7% dismissal rate runs slightly below Virginia's statewide average of 34.7%, meaning cases get dismissed less often with this officer than they typically do across the state. However, Branch performs better than 59% of peer officers, putting dismissals in a middling range. A conviction rate of 68.3% means roughly two-thirds of cases result in conviction, which tracks closely with state patterns.

The charges Branch most frequently files fall into an "Other" category (86% of cases), where dismissals happen in about one-third of cases. If you were charged with Driving Suspended, dismissals occur more frequently at 42.9%. By sharp contrast, DUI/DWI charges show zero dismissals across six cases—those charges proceed to conviction consistently. Public Intoxication falls between, with a 25% dismissal rate. Where your charge fits in this breakdown matters significantly for what typically happens next.

Based on 162 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Roanoke 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
Driving Suspended Guide 7 42.9%
DUI / DWI Guide 6 0.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 5 25.0%

Other Officers in Roanoke County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
W Hoopes 1,559 30.6%
E S Austin 1,537 31.6%
K W Cahoon 1,321 26.9%
M R Clark 1,117 19.2%
D L Cook 1,080 26.1%

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 V Branch have a 31.7% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 162 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 41% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving V Branch include Driving Suspended (7 cases), DUI / DWI (6 cases), Public Intoxication (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 7 Driving Suspended cases involving V Branch in Roanoke County, 42.9% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Roanoke County.
Based on 6 DUI / DWI cases involving V Branch in Roanoke County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Roanoke 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. 162 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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