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Charged after an arrest by Anderson? 31.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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Anderson
Charlottesville
31.5%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
67.7%
Convicted
155
Cases
43th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
155 cases · 2025

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See what happened in Anderson's cases for your specific charge.

If Anderson filed your case in Charlottesville, here's what the data shows: 31.5% of their 155 cases were dismissed, and 67.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 43% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (97 cases, 27.0% dismissed), followed by Other (18 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 155 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Charlottesville 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 Anderson resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalWeapons Offense — 71.4% of 8 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 4 charges by case volume · Charlottesville · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 97 27.0%
Other 18 62.5%
Driving Suspended Guide 10 10.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 8 71.4%
DUI / DWI Guide 7 0.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 5 25.0%

Other Officers in Charlottesville

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Sandridge 1,557 49.6%
Mullins 939 40.5%
Bench 322 62.6%
Abdelgayed 127 56.2%
Ritter 114 46.5%

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 Anderson have a 31.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 155 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 43% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Anderson include Traffic Infraction (97 cases), Other (18 cases), Driving Suspended (10 cases), Weapons Offense (8 cases), DUI / DWI (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 Driving Suspended cases involving Anderson in Charlottesville, 10.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Charlottesville.
Based on 8 Weapons Offense cases involving Anderson in Charlottesville, 71.4% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Charlottesville.
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. 155 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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