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C Alston

Portsmouth · What happened in 174 cases involving this officer

C Alston
Portsmouth
57.5%
Dismissed
42.5%
Convicted
174
Cases
81th
Percentile
Top charge: Reckless Driving
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
174 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by C Alston? 57.5% of their cases were dismissed — above the Portsmouth average.

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What were you charged with?

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

Reckless Driving 44.4% dismissed Larceny / Theft 80.0% dismissed Failure to Appear 100.0% dismissed Trespassing 80.0% dismissed Robbery 100.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 40.0% dismissed

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If C Alston filed your case in Portsmouth, here's what the data shows: 57.5% of their 174 cases were dismissed, and 42.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Portsmouth average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 81% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Reckless Driving (20 cases, 44.4% dismissed), followed by Larceny / Theft (13 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 174 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Portsmouth District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Reckless Driving Guide 20 44.4%
Larceny / Theft Guide 13 80.0%
Failure to Appear 8 100.0%
Trespassing Guide 7 80.0%
Robbery Guide 7 100.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 6 40.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 25.0%

Other Officers in Portsmouth

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
D Long 2,452 16.8%
N Pandey 876 42.0%
J Cartwright 638 32.7%
B Walkup 610 35.8%
E Barnes 572 21.7%

Common Questions

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 C Alston have a 57.5% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 174 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 81% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving C Alston include Reckless Driving (20 cases), Larceny / Theft (13 cases), Failure to Appear (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 20 Reckless Driving cases involving C Alston in Portsmouth, 44.4% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Portsmouth.
Based on 13 Larceny / Theft cases involving C Alston in Portsmouth, 80.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Portsmouth.
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, 2023–2024. 174 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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