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Wr Merrill — Danville Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 38 cases involving this officer

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Of 38 cases involving Wr Merrill, 14 reached a final disposition in this court — fewer than the 20 our methodology requires before publishing an outcome rate, so none is shown.

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Wr Merrill
Danville
38
Cases
14
Resolved here
98th
Percentile
Top charge: Fraud / Forgery
38 cases · 2025
Based on 38 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Wr Merrill's cases for your specific charge.

Fraud / Forgery 100.0% dismissed Larceny / Theft 100.0% dismissed

If Wr Merrill filed your case in Danville, here's what the data shows: of 38 cases filed, 14 reached an outcome — 100.0% were dismissed and 0.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 98% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Fraud / Forgery (18 cases, 100.0% dismissed), followed by Larceny / Theft (11 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 38 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Danville 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Fraud / Forgery Guide 18 100.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 11 100.0%
Other 5 100.0%

Other Officers in Danville

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Jonathan A Wyatt 925 7.4%
Daniel J Brannock 630 3.0%
Douglas E Cassell 580 2.5%
Danville General District Ct 480 34.2%
Gabriel D Hagwood 451 3.3%

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 Wr Merrill have a 100.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 38 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 98% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Wr Merrill include Fraud / Forgery (18 cases), Larceny / Theft (11 cases), Other (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 18 Fraud / Forgery cases involving Wr Merrill in Danville, 8 reached an outcome and 100.0% were dismissed. View full Fraud / Forgery outcomes for Danville.
Of 11 Larceny / Theft cases involving Wr Merrill in Danville, 3 reached an outcome and 100.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Danville.
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. 38 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

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