Charged after an arrest by Black; Cpt? 28.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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Black; Cpt
Petersburg
28.9%
Dismissed
70.2%
Convicted
293
Cases
38th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
293 cases · 2025

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If Black; Cpt filed your case in Petersburg, here's what the data shows: 28.9% of their 293 cases were dismissed, and 70.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Petersburg average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 38% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (211 cases, 29.9% dismissed), followed by Other (68 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 293 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Petersburg 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 211 29.9%
Other 68 28.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 8 25.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 6 16.7%

Other Officers in Petersburg

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
S A; Ofc Hudson 759 36.9%
J; Sgt Parker 722 25.1%
J; Ofc Cuba 454 25.4%
C; Ofc Rogers 386 35.4%
J Evangelista 326 37.8%

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 Black; Cpt have a 28.9% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 293 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 38% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Black; Cpt include Traffic Infraction (211 cases), Other (68 cases), Driving Suspended (8 cases), Reckless Driving (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 8 Driving Suspended cases involving Black; Cpt in Petersburg, 25.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Petersburg.
Based on 6 Reckless Driving cases involving Black; Cpt in Petersburg, 16.7% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Petersburg.
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. 293 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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