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Charged after an arrest by W Hoopes? 29.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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W Hoopes
Roanoke County
29.4%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
70.4%
Convicted
659
Cases
388
Resolved here
38th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
659 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

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

If W Hoopes filed your case in Roanoke County, here's what the data shows: of 659 cases filed, 388 reached an outcome — 29.4% were dismissed and 70.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 38% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (432 cases, 30.6% dismissed), followed by Other (173 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 659 public court records, 2025. 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: July 8, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving W Hoopes resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalDriving Suspended — 48.4% of 31 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Roanoke County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 432 30.6%
Other 173 21.6%
Driving Suspended Guide 36 48.4%
Reckless Driving Guide 8 14.3%
DUI / DWI Guide 7 16.7%

Other Officers in Roanoke County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M Muhammad 543 34.4%
M Hicks 530 25.3%
E S Austin 484 33.5%
K W Cahoon 422 31.2%
M G Fulcher 381 54.5%

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 Hoopes have a 29.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 659 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 38% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving W Hoopes include Traffic Infraction (432 cases), Other (173 cases), Driving Suspended (36 cases), Reckless Driving (8 cases), DUI / DWI (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 36 Driving Suspended cases involving W Hoopes in Roanoke County, 31 reached an outcome and 48.4% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Roanoke County.
Of 8 Reckless Driving cases involving W Hoopes in Roanoke County, 7 reached an outcome and 14.3% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving 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, 2025. 659 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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