A Callahan
Portsmouth
38.5%
Dismissed
61.5%
Convicted
353
Cases
54th
Percentile
Top charge: Larceny / Theft
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
353 cases · 2023–2024

Charged after an arrest by A Callahan? 38.5% of their cases were dismissed — above the Portsmouth average.

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If A Callahan filed your case in Portsmouth, here's what the data shows: 38.5% of their 353 cases were dismissed, and 61.5% resulted in conviction. That's near the Portsmouth average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 54% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Larceny / Theft (31 cases, 54.8% dismissed), followed by Failure to Appear (13 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 353 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Larceny / Theft Guide 31 54.8%
Failure to Appear 13 72.7%
Driving Suspended Guide 12 27.3%
Reckless Driving Guide 10 20.0%
Drug Possession Guide 6 0.0%

Other Officers in Portsmouth

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
D Long 2,452 16.8%
N Pandey 876 42.0%
J Cartwright 638 32.7%
B Walkup 610 35.8%
E Barnes 572 21.7%

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 38.5% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 353 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 54% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving A Callahan include Larceny / Theft (31 cases), Failure to Appear (13 cases), Driving Suspended (12 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 31 Larceny / Theft cases involving A Callahan in Portsmouth, 54.8% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Portsmouth.
Based on 13 Failure to Appear cases involving A Callahan in Portsmouth, 72.7% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear 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, 2023–2024. 353 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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