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W M Richer

Roanoke City · What happened in 56 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by W M Richer? 42.6% of their cases were dismissed — above the Roanoke City average.

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W M Richer
Roanoke City
42.6%
Dismissed
57.4%
Convicted
56
Cases
62th
Percentile
Top charge: Weapons Offense
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
56 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 56 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Weapons Offense 60.0% dismissed Public Intoxication 0.0% dismissed

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If W M Richer filed your case in Roanoke City, here's what the data shows: 42.6% of their 56 cases were dismissed, and 57.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Roanoke City average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 62% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Weapons Offense (6 cases, 60.0% dismissed), followed by Public Intoxication (6 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 56 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Roanoke City 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
Weapons Offense Guide 6 60.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 6 0.0%

Other Officers in Roanoke City

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
K R Wilkerson 2,373 18.6%
Court 1,521 55.2%
R B Shanks 1,211 22.6%
Tpr C Shively 1,111 20.2%
R E Sanders 764 20.3%

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 M Richer have a 42.6% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 56 cases from 2023-2024 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 M Richer include Weapons Offense (6 cases), Public Intoxication (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 Weapons Offense cases involving W M Richer in Roanoke City, 60.0% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Roanoke City.
Based on 6 Public Intoxication cases involving W M Richer in Roanoke City, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Roanoke City.
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. 56 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

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