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Caroline C Smallshaw — Amherst County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 98 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Caroline C Smallshaw? 8.2% of their cases were dismissed.

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Caroline C Smallshaw
Amherst County
8.2%
Dismissed
85.7%
Convicted
98
Cases
6th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
98 cases · 2025
Based on 98 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Caroline C Smallshaw filed your case in Amherst County, here's what the data shows: 8.2% of their 98 cases were dismissed, and 85.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Amherst County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 6% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (75 cases, 6.5% dismissed), followed by Other (16 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 98 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Amherst 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 75 6.5%
Other 16 18.2%
Reckless Driving Guide 6 0.0%

Other Officers in Amherst County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
David Wilson 2,214 3.4%
Nicholes Anthony Deal 623 12.4%
Matthew Minnick 229 10.2%
Dallas A Hill 224 2.7%
Tpr P M Bourque 218 3.3%

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 Caroline C Smallshaw have a 8.2% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 98 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 6% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Caroline C Smallshaw include Traffic Infraction (75 cases), Other (16 cases), Reckless Driving (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 Reckless Driving cases involving Caroline C Smallshaw in Amherst County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Amherst 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. 98 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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