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Charged after an arrest by Bj Whitfield? 42.4% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Bj Whitfield
Salem
42.4%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
57.6%
Convicted
260
Cases
65th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
260 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

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

If Bj Whitfield filed your case in Salem, here's what the data shows: 42.4% of their 260 cases were dismissed, and 57.6% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 65% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (192 cases, 45.4% dismissed), followed by Other (33 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 260 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Salem 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 Bj Whitfield resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalDriving Suspended — 40.0% of 9 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 192 45.4%
Other 33 45.5%
Driving Suspended Guide 9 40.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 8 37.5%
Larceny / Theft Guide 7 20.0%

Other Officers in Salem

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Mj Duhon 835 47.5%
Cn Gardner 377 35.1%
Ar Warren 220 39.4%
Rj Mcgee 206 31.9%
Ll Holbrook 189 46.3%

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 Bj Whitfield have a 42.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 260 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 65% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Bj Whitfield include Traffic Infraction (192 cases), Other (33 cases), Driving Suspended (9 cases), Reckless Driving (8 cases), Larceny / Theft (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 9 Driving Suspended cases involving Bj Whitfield in Salem, 40.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Salem.
Based on 8 Reckless Driving cases involving Bj Whitfield in Salem, 37.5% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Salem.
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. 260 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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