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Charged after an arrest by Chauhan? 18.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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Chauhan
Orange County
18.5%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
79.8%
Convicted
220
Cases
18th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
220 cases · 2025

If Chauhan filed your case in Orange County, here's what the data shows: 18.5% of their 220 cases were dismissed, and 79.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 18% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (154 cases, 24.2% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (35 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 220 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Orange 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 154 24.2%
Reckless Driving Guide 35 14.3%
Other 30 11.1%

Other Officers in Orange County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
S Schirtzinger 842 12.4%
B G. Little 837 10.7%
C Padot 467 7.2%
A Branham 426 22.1%
M Yowell 410 9.2%

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 Chauhan have a 18.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 220 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 18% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Chauhan include Traffic Infraction (154 cases), Reckless Driving (35 cases), Other (30 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 35 Reckless Driving cases involving Chauhan in Orange County, 14.3% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Orange 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. 220 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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