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C M Sterne

Stafford County · What happened in 177 cases involving this officer

C M Sterne
Stafford County
51.3%
Dismissed
44.4%
Convicted
177
Cases
75th
Percentile
Top charge: Larceny / Theft
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
177 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by C M Sterne? 51.3% of their cases were dismissed — above the Stafford County average.

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What were you charged with?

See what happened in C M Sterne's cases for your specific charge.

Larceny / Theft 42.3% dismissed Drug Possession 50.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 0.0% dismissed Public Intoxication 25.0% dismissed Obstruction 40.0% dismissed Assault & Battery 100.0% dismissed

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If C M Sterne filed your case in Stafford County, here's what the data shows: 51.3% of their 177 cases were dismissed, and 44.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Stafford County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 75% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Larceny / Theft (33 cases, 42.3% dismissed), followed by Drug Possession (19 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 177 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Stafford County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Larceny / Theft Guide 33 42.3%
Drug Possession Guide 19 50.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 7 0.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 6 25.0%
Obstruction Guide 6 40.0%
Assault & Battery Guide 6 100.0%

Other Officers in Stafford County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J E Alford 1,863 24.1%
S C Martin 1,838 32.7%
J C Julio 1,239 23.0%
Commonwealth 1,096 60.6%
M D Johnson 843 19.6%

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 Sterne have a 51.3% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 177 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 75% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving C M Sterne include Larceny / Theft (33 cases), Drug Possession (19 cases), DUI / DWI (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 33 Larceny / Theft cases involving C M Sterne in Stafford County, 42.3% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Stafford County.
Based on 19 Drug Possession cases involving C M Sterne in Stafford County, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Stafford 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, 2023–2024. 177 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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