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Charged after an arrest by C Gefell? 14.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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C Gefell
Hanover County
14.5%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
74.0%
Convicted
281
Cases
12th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
281 cases · 2025

If C Gefell filed your case in Hanover County, here's what the data shows: 14.5% of their 281 cases were dismissed, and 74.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 12% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (194 cases, 13.3% dismissed), followed by Other (84 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 281 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Hanover 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 194 13.3%
Other 84 14.5%

Other Officers in Hanover County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
G Stephenson 985 6.6%
J. S. Gomes 506 23.1%
J. L. Luck 430 28.8%
J Moore 405 12.2%
G Zaki 404 11.9%

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 Gefell have a 14.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 281 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 12% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving C Gefell include Traffic Infraction (194 cases), Other (84 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 281 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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