Charged after an arrest by C Matherson? 19.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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C Matherson
Chesapeake
19.4%
Dismissed
80.6%
Convicted
148
Cases
19th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
148 cases · 2025

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If C Matherson filed your case in Chesapeake, here's what the data shows: 19.4% of their 148 cases were dismissed, and 80.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Chesapeake average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 19% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (75 cases, 14.6% dismissed), followed by Other (50 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 148 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Chesapeake 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 75 14.6%
Other 50 13.2%
Driving Suspended Guide 7 0.0%
Drug Possession Guide 5 100.0%

Other Officers in Chesapeake

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Z Caprio 1,385 6.6%
J Cook 1,107 7.9%
C Turner 1,072 7.8%
A Phillips 871 21.9%
L Beall 816 15.6%

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 Matherson have a 19.4% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 148 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 19% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving C Matherson include Traffic Infraction (75 cases), Other (50 cases), Driving Suspended (7 cases), Drug Possession (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 7 Driving Suspended cases involving C Matherson in Chesapeake, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Chesapeake.
Based on 5 Drug Possession cases involving C Matherson in Chesapeake, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Chesapeake.
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. 148 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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