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Charged after an arrest by C Chapman? 25.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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C Chapman
Buchanan County
25.9%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
74.1%
Convicted
439
Cases
31th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
439 cases · 2025

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If C Chapman filed your case in Buchanan County, here's what the data shows: 25.9% of their 439 cases were dismissed, and 74.1% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 31% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (284 cases, 20.3% dismissed), followed by Other (127 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 439 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Buchanan County 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 284 20.3%
Other 127 37.2%
Larceny / Theft Guide 11 50.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Buchanan County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J N; Tpr Looney 264 17.4%
C J; Stpr Burkes 186 12.7%
D W Billiter 170 17.1%
S L; Tpr Phillips 143 22.7%
R A; Mtpr Stiltner 129 10.7%

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 Chapman have a 25.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 439 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 31% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving C Chapman include Traffic Infraction (284 cases), Other (127 cases), Larceny / Theft (11 cases), Public Intoxication (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 11 Larceny / Theft cases involving C Chapman in Buchanan County, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Buchanan County.
Based on 5 Public Intoxication cases involving C Chapman in Buchanan County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Buchanan County.
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. 439 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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