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Charged after an arrest by A M Smith? 21.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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A M Smith
Virginia Beach
21.4%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
75.0%
Convicted
41
Cases
22th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
41 cases · 2025

If A M Smith filed your case in Virginia Beach, here's what the data shows: 21.4% of their 41 cases were dismissed, and 75.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 22% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (19 cases, 7.7% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (7 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 41 public court records, 2025. 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: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 19 7.7%
Traffic Infraction 7 40.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 5 100.0%

Other Officers in Virginia Beach

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C Bryan 1,583 31.5%
J R Ford 1,527 24.9%
B Fleurimond 1,398 29.5%
K D Jones 1,166 29.2%
J N Ford 1,165 26.7%

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 M Smith have a 21.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 41 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 22% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving A M Smith include Other (19 cases), Traffic Infraction (7 cases), Weapons Offense (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Weapons Offense cases involving A M Smith in Virginia Beach, 100.0% 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, 2025. 41 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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