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W G Prater — Smyth County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 42 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by W G Prater? 35.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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W G Prater
Smyth County
35.5%
Dismissed
64.5%
Convicted
42
Cases
51th
Percentile
Top charge: Larceny / Theft
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
42 cases · 2025
Based on 42 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in W G Prater's cases for your specific charge.

Larceny / Theft 0.0% dismissed Weapons Offense 100.0% dismissed Drug Possession 0.0% dismissed

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If W G Prater filed your case in Smyth County, here's what the data shows: 35.5% of their 42 cases were dismissed, and 64.5% resulted in conviction. That's near the Smyth County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 51% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Larceny / Theft (12 cases, 0.0% dismissed), followed by Weapons Offense (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 42 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Smyth 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
Larceny / Theft Guide 12 0.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 10 100.0%
Drug Possession Guide 7 0.0%
Other 5 40.0%

Other Officers in Smyth County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J. Davis 938 16.1%
R Fedorchuk 759 12.7%
M. Yingling 639 8.4%
A Smith 602 16.5%
C Combs 574 14.1%

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 W G Prater have a 35.5% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 42 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 51% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving W G Prater include Larceny / Theft (12 cases), Weapons Offense (10 cases), Drug Possession (7 cases), Other (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 12 Larceny / Theft cases involving W G Prater in Smyth County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Smyth County.
Based on 10 Weapons Offense cases involving W G Prater in Smyth County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Smyth 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. 42 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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