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Charged after an arrest by Baker? 25.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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Baker
Sussex County
25.7%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
74.3%
Convicted
938
Cases
762
Resolved here
31th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
938 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

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

If Baker filed your case in Sussex County, here's what the data shows: of 938 cases filed, 762 reached an outcome — 25.7% were dismissed and 74.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 31% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (474 cases, 20.3% dismissed), followed by Other (300 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 938 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Sussex County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: July 8, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving Baker resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalDriving Suspended — 80.0% of 5 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Sussex County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 474 20.3%
Other 300 42.5%
Reckless Driving Guide 119 4.2%
DUI / DWI Guide 27 10.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 7 80.0%

Other Officers in Sussex County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Meredith 1,663 1.5%
Sullivan 1,347 23.6%
Mitchell 1,330 11.3%
Bryant 1,230 14.0%
Phillips 1,065 12.9%

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 Baker have a 25.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 938 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 31% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Baker include Traffic Infraction (474 cases), Other (300 cases), Reckless Driving (119 cases), DUI / DWI (27 cases), Driving Suspended (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 119 Reckless Driving cases involving Baker in Sussex County, 119 reached an outcome and 4.2% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Sussex County.
Of 27 DUI / DWI cases involving Baker in Sussex County, 20 reached an outcome and 10.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Sussex 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. 938 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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