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B M Ruiz

Chesterfield County · What happened in 329 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by B M Ruiz? 49.8% of their cases were dismissed — above the Chesterfield County average.

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B M Ruiz
Chesterfield County
49.8%
Dismissed
49.0%
Convicted
329
Cases
73th
Percentile
Top charge: Larceny / Theft
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
329 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 329 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in B M Ruiz's cases for your specific charge.

Larceny / Theft 51.4% dismissed Failure to Appear 31.6% dismissed Drug Possession 62.5% dismissed DUI / DWI 15.4% dismissed Weapons Offense 81.8% dismissed Reckless Driving 40.0% dismissed

Don't see your charge? Check your case

If B M Ruiz filed your case in Chesterfield County, here's what the data shows: 49.8% of their 329 cases were dismissed, and 49.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Chesterfield County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 73% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Larceny / Theft (40 cases, 51.4% dismissed), followed by Failure to Appear (24 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 329 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Chesterfield County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Larceny / Theft Guide 40 51.4%
Failure to Appear 24 31.6%
Drug Possession Guide 19 62.5%
DUI / DWI Guide 16 15.4%
Weapons Offense Guide 11 81.8%
Reckless Driving Guide 10 40.0%
Obstruction Guide 8 62.5%
Public Intoxication Guide 7 40.0%
Grand Larceny Guide 7 100.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 25.0%
Trespassing Guide 5 20.0%
Property Destruction 5 20.0%
Fraud / Forgery Guide 5 100.0%

Other Officers in Chesterfield County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J E Ardis 2,592 18.5%
P M Bishop 2,553 16.3%
S Scott 1,925 17.8%
N A Cardona 1,693 23.8%
L C Curtis 1,323 21.1%

Common Questions

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 B M Ruiz have a 49.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 329 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 73% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving B M Ruiz include Larceny / Theft (40 cases), Failure to Appear (24 cases), Drug Possession (19 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 40 Larceny / Theft cases involving B M Ruiz in Chesterfield County, 51.4% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Chesterfield County.
Based on 24 Failure to Appear cases involving B M Ruiz in Chesterfield County, 31.6% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Chesterfield 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, 2023–2024. 329 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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