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Charged after an arrest by C Waters? 24.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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C Waters
Norfolk
24.9%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
72.1%
Convicted
329
Cases
201
Resolved here
28th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
329 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

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

If C Waters filed your case in Norfolk, here's what the data shows: of 329 cases filed, 201 reached an outcome — 24.9% were dismissed and 72.1% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 28% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (135 cases, 36.0% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (128 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 329 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Norfolk District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: July 8, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving C Waters resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalFailure to Appear — 81.8% of 11 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Norfolk · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 135 36.0%
Traffic Infraction 128 11.8%
Reckless Driving Guide 39 3.1%
Failure to Appear 16 81.8%
Driving Suspended Guide 7 25.0%

Other Officers in Norfolk

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Speeding Sz Photosafe 1,185 97.2%
R M Shepherd 988 17.9%
Red Light Vio Photosafe 936 98.8%
T R Welka 923 26.2%
D Miculita 815 21.0%

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 Waters have a 24.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 329 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 28% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving C Waters include Other (135 cases), Traffic Infraction (128 cases), Reckless Driving (39 cases), Failure to Appear (16 cases), Driving Suspended (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 39 Reckless Driving cases involving C Waters in Norfolk, 32 reached an outcome and 3.1% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Norfolk.
Of 16 Failure to Appear cases involving C Waters in Norfolk, 11 reached an outcome and 81.8% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Norfolk.
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. 329 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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