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Charged after an arrest by A Callahan? 27.2% of their cases were dismissed.

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A Callahan
Portsmouth
27.2%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
71.9%
Convicted
152
Cases
33th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
152 cases · 2025

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If A Callahan filed your case in Portsmouth, here's what the data shows: 27.2% of their 152 cases were dismissed, and 71.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 33% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (83 cases, 21.0% dismissed), followed by Other (41 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 152 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Portsmouth District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: May 2, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving A Callahan resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalAssault & Battery — 83.3% of 6 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 83 21.0%
Other 41 26.7%
Failure to Appear 7 50.0%
Assault & Battery Guide 6 83.3%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 33.3%

Other Officers in Portsmouth

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
D Long 1,066 13.3%
F Pulleyiii 836 24.5%
A Dorr 677 21.2%
E Barnes 370 18.9%
J Robinson 367 17.1%

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 Callahan have a 27.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 152 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 33% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving A Callahan include Traffic Infraction (83 cases), Other (41 cases), Failure to Appear (7 cases), Assault & Battery (6 cases), Driving Suspended (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 7 Failure to Appear cases involving A Callahan in Portsmouth, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Portsmouth.
Based on 6 Assault & Battery cases involving A Callahan in Portsmouth, 83.3% were dismissed. View full Assault & Battery outcomes for Portsmouth.
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. 152 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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