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Charged after an arrest by C G; Ofc Smith? 42.0% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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C G; Ofc Smith
Petersburg
42.0%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
46.0%
Convicted
66
Cases
64th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
66 cases · 2025

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If C G; Ofc Smith filed your case in Petersburg, here's what the data shows: 42.0% of their 66 cases were dismissed, and 46.0% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 64% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (19 cases, 14.3% dismissed), followed by Other (12 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 66 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving C G; Ofc Smith resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalWeapons Offense — 100.0% of 6 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 4 charges by case volume · Petersburg · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 19 14.3%
Other 12 55.6%
Reckless Driving Guide 6 50.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 6 100.0%
Property Destruction 5 50.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 5 20.0%

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 C G; Ofc Smith have a 42.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 66 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 64% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving C G; Ofc Smith include Traffic Infraction (19 cases), Other (12 cases), Reckless Driving (6 cases), Weapons Offense (6 cases), Property Destruction (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 Reckless Driving cases involving C G; Ofc Smith in Petersburg, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Petersburg.
Based on 6 Weapons Offense cases involving C G; Ofc Smith in Petersburg, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense 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. 66 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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