Charged after an arrest by A B Lafollette? 30.6% of their cases were dismissed.

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A B Lafollette
Virginia Beach
30.6%
Dismissed
68.7%
Convicted
202
Cases
38th
Percentile
Top charge: Larceny / Theft
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
202 cases · 2023–2024

You were arrested by Officer A B Lafollette in Virginia Beach, where this officer has handled 202 cases. Your case has about a 31% chance of dismissal and a 69% chance of conviction based on this officer's track record. That dismissal rate runs slightly below Virginia's statewide average of 35%, putting Officer Lafollette in the lower-middle range compared to other officers. This pattern suggests cases brought by this officer tend to stick in court more often than they get dropped.

What happens to your case depends heavily on what you were charged with. The majority of this officer's arrests fall under "Other" charges, which have a 31% dismissal rate—close to the overall average. If you were charged with larceny or theft, dismissals are extremely rare (0% historically), meaning conviction is nearly certain if the case proceeds. Weapons offenses tell a different story entirely, with an 83% dismissal rate, suggesting those charges often don't hold up in court. Driving suspended charges fall in between at 25% dismissals. Your specific charge category matters significantly to your odds.

Based on 202 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Virginia Beach 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
Larceny / Theft Guide 11 0.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 9 83.3%
Driving Suspended Guide 9 25.0%
Obstruction Guide 6 20.0%
Trespassing Guide 5 40.0%
Property Destruction 5 60.0%

Other Officers in Virginia Beach

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Court 4,477 45.2%
D W Price 2,742 29.4%
C E Bertram 2,622 27.8%
J S Keeney 2,456 30.0%
S D Simmons 2,318 38.2%

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 A B Lafollette have a 30.6% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 202 cases from 2023-2024 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 A B Lafollette include Larceny / Theft (11 cases), Weapons Offense (9 cases), Driving Suspended (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 11 Larceny / Theft cases involving A B Lafollette in Virginia Beach, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Virginia Beach.
Based on 9 Weapons Offense cases involving A B Lafollette in Virginia Beach, 83.3% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Virginia Beach.
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. 202 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

30.6% of this officer's cases in Virginia Beach are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.