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Charged after an arrest by C S Sutherland? 42.9% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Context for this record: 80% of C S Sutherland's 152 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

C S Sutherland
Chesterfield County
42.9%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
56.1%
Convicted
152
Cases
66th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
152 cases · 2025

If C S Sutherland filed your case in Chesterfield County, here's what the data shows: 42.9% of their 152 cases were dismissed, and 56.1% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 66% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (122 cases, 38.7% dismissed), followed by Other (17 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 152 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Chesterfield 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 122 38.7%
Other 17 61.5%

Other Officers in Chesterfield County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
P M Bishop 1,246 11.2%
A L Coe 1,169 17.7%
W C Warriner 1,127 29.9%
S A Phillips 1,112 26.2%
S Scott 1,010 21.6%

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 S Sutherland have a 42.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 152 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 66% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving C S Sutherland include Traffic Infraction (122 cases), Other (17 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 152 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

42.9% of this officer's cases in Chesterfield County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.