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Charged after an arrest by Caden Painter? 23.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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Caden Painter
Albemarle County
23.5%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
76.5%
Convicted
222
Cases
26th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
222 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Caden Painter's cases for your specific charge.

If Caden Painter filed your case in Albemarle County, here's what the data shows: 23.5% of their 222 cases were dismissed, and 76.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 26% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (116 cases, 36.9% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (88 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 222 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Albemarle 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 116 36.9%
Reckless Driving Guide 88 8.6%
Other 13 45.5%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 40.0%

Other Officers in Albemarle County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
John Vanwitzenburg 523 41.6%
Trooper Ta Schurr 482 37.4%
David Huffman 383 45.7%
Trooper Stagner 376 37.9%
Trooper Gd Mccoy 367 42.5%

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 Caden Painter have a 23.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 222 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 26% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Caden Painter include Traffic Infraction (116 cases), Reckless Driving (88 cases), Other (13 cases), Driving Suspended (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 88 Reckless Driving cases involving Caden Painter in Albemarle County, 8.6% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Albemarle County.
Based on 5 Driving Suspended cases involving Caden Painter in Albemarle County, 40.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Albemarle 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, 2025. 222 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

23.5% of this officer's cases in Albemarle County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.