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
76.1%
Convicted
409
Cases
24th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
409 cases · 2025

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If C M; Dep Lawson filed your case in Mathews County, here's what the data shows: 22.4% of their 409 cases were dismissed, and 76.1% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Mathews County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 24% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (261 cases, 19.7% dismissed), followed by Other (69 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: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 261 19.7%
Other 69 22.9%
Driving Suspended Guide 50 32.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 11 9.1%
DUI / DWI Guide 10 20.0%

Other Officers in Mathews County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J; Sgt Hill 125 15.3%
G; Dep Coons 91 14.0%
B; Off Dagliano 86 25.0%
M S; Tpr Ward 72 12.2%
K; Dep Bujarski 43 4.0%

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 regional average of 40.4%, 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 (261 cases), Other (69 cases), Driving Suspended (50 cases), Reckless Driving (11 cases), DUI / DWI (10 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 50 Driving Suspended cases involving C M; Dep Lawson in Mathews County, 32.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Mathews County.
Based on 11 Reckless Driving cases involving C M; Dep Lawson in Mathews County, 9.1% 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 May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

22.4% of this officer's cases in Mathews County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.