B A Moffat

If you were arrested by Officer Moffat in Chesterfield County, you're facing slightly tougher odds than the typical Virginia defendant. His dismissal rate is 29.7 percent, which is about 5 percentage points lower than the statewide average of 34.7 percent. This means cases he brings are less likely to get dismissed and more likely to result in conviction—he's in the bottom third of officers statewide when it comes to dismissal rates. His 68.7 percent conviction rate reflects this pattern. The data suggests his arrests tend to stick in court more often than average.

Your specific outcome depends heavily on your charge. If you were arrested for DUI or DWI, dismissals are rare in Officer Moffat's cases—only about 8 percent get dismissed. Driving Suspended charges show slightly better odds at 26 percent dismissal. The bulk of his arrests (709 cases) fall into "Other" categories with a 28.7 percent dismissal rate, closer to his overall average. Understanding where your charge falls in this breakdown helps explain what typically happens with cases like yours from this officer.