W Hoopes

If you were arrested by W Hoopes in Roanoke County, you're facing a tougher outcome than average. Hoopes has a 30.6% dismissal rate across 1,559 cases—about 4 points lower than Virginia's statewide average of 34.7%. That means cases brought by this officer are less likely to get dropped and more likely to result in conviction. Hoopes ranks at the 38th percentile among Virginia officers, meaning most of his peers achieve higher dismissal rates. This pattern suggests the cases Hoopes brings tend to survive initial scrutiny, whether that's because of case quality or how charges are filed.

Your specific charge matters significantly. The vast majority of Hoopes's arrests fall under "Other" charges (1,471 cases) with a 29.7% dismissal rate. If you were arrested for Driving Suspended, you have better odds—50% of those cases get dismissed. Drug possession and DUI charges show much lower dismissal rates (12.5% and 14.3% respectively), though these represent far fewer total arrests. Where your charge falls in this breakdown will heavily influence what typically happens next in Roanoke County courts.