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Charged after an arrest by Albemarle General District? 59.4% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Albemarle General District
Albemarle County
59.4%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
37.2%
Convicted
349
Cases
86th
Percentile
Top charge: Failure to Appear
349 cases · 2025

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See what happened in Albemarle General District's cases for your specific charge.

If Albemarle General District filed your case in Albemarle County, here's what the data shows: 59.4% of their 349 cases were dismissed, and 37.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 86% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Failure to Appear (202 cases, 55.0% dismissed), followed by Other (130 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 349 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Albemarle County 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 202 55.0%
Other 130 64.8%
Contempt of Court 16 66.7%

Other Officers in Albemarle County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
John Vanwitzenburg 523 41.6%
Trooper Ta Schurr 482 37.4%
David Huffman 383 45.7%
Trooper Stagner 376 37.9%
Trooper Gd Mccoy 367 42.5%

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 Albemarle General District have a 59.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 349 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 86% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Albemarle General District include Failure to Appear (202 cases), Other (130 cases), Contempt of Court (16 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 202 Failure to Appear cases involving Albemarle General District in Albemarle County, 55.0% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Albemarle County.
Based on 16 Contempt of Court cases involving Albemarle General District in Albemarle County, 66.7% were dismissed. View full Contempt of Court outcomes for Albemarle County.
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. 349 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

59.4% of this officer's cases in Albemarle County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.