Charged after an arrest by Brian Michaels? 7.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 85% of Brian Michaels's 1,316 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

Brian Michaels
Hopewell
7.7%
Dismissed
92.3%
Convicted
1,316
Cases
5th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
1,316 cases · 2025

If Brian Michaels filed your case in Hopewell, here's what the data shows: 7.7% of their 1,316 cases were dismissed, and 92.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Hopewell average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 5% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (1,114 cases, 3.0% dismissed), followed by Other (187 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 1,316 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Hopewell 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 1,114 3.0%
Other 187 31.6%
Reckless Driving Guide 15 0.0%

Other Officers in Hopewell

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Nasser Nassar 2,118 9.4%
Shawn Warren 2,109 15.3%
Michael Walls 1,460 6.2%
Marquise Smith 691 25.1%
Glasco 200 24.6%

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 Brian Michaels have a 7.7% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 1,316 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 5% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Brian Michaels include Traffic Infraction (1,114 cases), Other (187 cases), Reckless Driving (15 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 15 Reckless Driving cases involving Brian Michaels in Hopewell, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Hopewell.
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. 1,316 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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