Charged after an arrest by Charles G Setliff? 2.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 83% of Charles G Setliff's 70 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.

Charles G Setliff
Danville
2.4%
Dismissed
85.7%
Convicted
70
Cases
2th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
70 cases · 2025

If Charles G Setliff filed your case in Danville, here's what the data shows: 2.4% of their 70 cases were dismissed, and 85.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Danville average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 2% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (58 cases, 2.9% dismissed), followed by Driving Suspended (5 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 70 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Danville 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 58 2.9%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Danville

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Jonathan A Wyatt 729 8.8%
Daniel J Brannock 556 3.1%
Douglas E Cassell 543 2.6%
Danville General District Ct 475 34.3%
Gabriel D Hagwood 332 1.5%

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 Charles G Setliff have a 2.4% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 70 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 2% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Charles G Setliff include Traffic Infraction (58 cases), Driving Suspended (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Driving Suspended cases involving Charles G Setliff in Danville, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Danville.
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. 70 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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