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Charged after an arrest by C M Hodnett? 26.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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C M Hodnett
Danville
26.9%
Dismissed
61.5%
Convicted
36
Cases
33th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
36 cases · 2025

If C M Hodnett filed your case in Danville, here's what the data shows: 26.9% of their 36 cases were dismissed, and 61.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Danville average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 33% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (13 cases, 10.0% dismissed), followed by Other (8 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 36 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Danville 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 13 10.0%
Other 8 40.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Danville

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Jonathan A Wyatt 729 8.8%
Daniel J Brannock 556 3.1%
Douglas E Cassell 543 2.6%
Danville General District Ct 475 34.3%
Gabriel D Hagwood 332 1.5%

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 M Hodnett have a 26.9% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 36 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 33% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving C M Hodnett include Traffic Infraction (13 cases), Other (8 cases), Public Intoxication (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Public Intoxication cases involving C M Hodnett in Danville, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Danville.
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. 36 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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