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Charged after an arrest by A; Dc Ricks? 88.3% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Context for this record: 99% of A; Dc Ricks's 96 cases are Failure to Appear — a single charge category. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

A; Dc Ricks
Portsmouth
88.3%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
11.7%
Convicted
96
Cases
97th
Percentile
Top charge: Failure to Appear
96 cases · 2025

If A; Dc Ricks filed your case in Portsmouth, here's what the data shows: 88.3% of their 96 cases were dismissed, and 11.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 97% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Failure to Appear (95 cases, 88.2% dismissed). 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 96 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Failure to Appear 95 88.2%

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; Dc Ricks have a 88.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 96 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 97% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving A; Dc Ricks include Failure to Appear (95 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 95 Failure to Appear cases involving A; Dc Ricks in Portsmouth, 88.2% 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, 2025. 96 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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