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Charged after an arrest by Black; Cpt? 30.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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Black; Cpt
Petersburg
30.5%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
68.7%
Convicted
332
Cases
40th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
332 cases · 2025

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If Black; Cpt filed your case in Petersburg, here's what the data shows: 30.5% of their 332 cases were dismissed, and 68.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 40% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (236 cases, 30.6% dismissed), followed by Other (80 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 332 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 236 30.6%
Other 80 31.7%
Driving Suspended Guide 8 25.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 8 25.0%

Other Officers in Petersburg

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
S A; Ofc Hudson 862 37.7%
J; Sgt Parker 734 25.3%
J; Ofc Cuba 521 25.6%
C; Ofc Rogers 415 34.5%
E Joseph Pritchett 342 33.5%

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 30.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 332 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 40% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Black; Cpt include Traffic Infraction (236 cases), Other (80 cases), Driving Suspended (8 cases), Reckless Driving (8 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 8 Reckless Driving cases involving Black; Cpt in Petersburg, 25.0% 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. 332 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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