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C M; Dep Lawson — Mathews County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 409 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by C M; Dep Lawson? 22.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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C M; Dep Lawson
Mathews County
22.4%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
76.1%
Convicted
409
Cases
259
Resolved here
24th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
409 cases · 2025
Based on 409 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in C M; Dep Lawson's cases for your specific charge.

Driving Suspended 29.6% dismissed Reckless Driving 7.1% dismissed DUI / DWI 20.0% dismissed

If C M; Dep Lawson filed your case in Mathews County, here's what the data shows: of 409 cases filed, 259 reached an outcome — 22.4% were dismissed and 76.1% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 24% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (260 cases, 19.9% dismissed), followed by Other (60 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 409 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Mathews County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: July 8, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving C M; Dep Lawson resolve, by charge

Driving Suspended 29.6% DUI / DWI 20.0% Reckless Driving 7.1%

Highest dismissalDriving Suspended — 29.6% of 54 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Mathews County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 260 19.9%
Other 60 26.2%
Driving Suspended Guide 54 29.6%
Reckless Driving Guide 14 7.1%
DUI / DWI Guide 10 20.0%

Other Officers in Mathews County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J; Sgt Hill 155 16.7%
G; Dep Coons 97 13.5%
B; Off Dagliano 86 25.0%
M S; Tpr Ward 72 12.2%
K; Dep Bujarski 63 11.1%

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 M; Dep Lawson have a 22.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 409 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 24% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving C M; Dep Lawson include Traffic Infraction (260 cases), Other (60 cases), Driving Suspended (54 cases), Reckless Driving (14 cases), DUI / DWI (10 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 54 Driving Suspended cases involving C M; Dep Lawson in Mathews County, 54 reached an outcome and 29.6% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Mathews County.
Of 14 Reckless Driving cases involving C M; Dep Lawson in Mathews County, 14 reached an outcome and 7.1% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Mathews 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. 409 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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