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Charged after an arrest by W D Atkins? 40.7% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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W D Atkins
Alleghany County
40.7%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
55.9%
Convicted
87
Cases
62th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
87 cases · 2025

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See what happened in W D Atkins's cases for your specific charge.

If W D Atkins filed your case in Alleghany County, here's what the data shows: 40.7% of their 87 cases were dismissed, and 55.9% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 62% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (45 cases, 55.6% dismissed), followed by Other (10 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 87 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Alleghany County 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 45 55.6%
Other 10 22.2%
Public Intoxication Guide 9 28.6%
Larceny / Theft Guide 7 14.3%

Other Officers in Alleghany County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
E R Mann 1,234 31.0%
J W Mullins 1,104 38.7%
J L Vinson 755 50.2%
J R Wright 484 33.1%
B Hobbs 451 20.5%

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 W D Atkins have a 40.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 87 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 62% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving W D Atkins include Traffic Infraction (45 cases), Other (10 cases), Public Intoxication (9 cases), Larceny / Theft (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 9 Public Intoxication cases involving W D Atkins in Alleghany County, 28.6% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Alleghany County.
Based on 7 Larceny / Theft cases involving W D Atkins in Alleghany County, 14.3% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Alleghany 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, 2025. 87 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

40.7% of this officer's cases in Alleghany County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.