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Charged after an arrest by Cn Gardner? 35.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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Cn Gardner
Salem
35.1%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
62.9%
Convicted
377
Cases
50th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
377 cases · 2025

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If Cn Gardner filed your case in Salem, here's what the data shows: 35.1% of their 377 cases were dismissed, and 62.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 50% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (284 cases, 34.8% dismissed), followed by Other (61 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 377 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Salem 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 284 34.8%
Other 61 39.6%
Reckless Driving Guide 13 25.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 11 50.0%

Other Officers in Salem

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Mj Duhon 835 47.5%
Bj Whitfield 260 42.4%
Ar Warren 220 39.4%
Rj Mcgee 206 31.9%
Ll Holbrook 189 46.3%

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 Cn Gardner have a 35.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 377 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 50% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Cn Gardner include Traffic Infraction (284 cases), Other (61 cases), Reckless Driving (13 cases), Driving Suspended (11 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 13 Reckless Driving cases involving Cn Gardner in Salem, 25.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Salem.
Based on 11 Driving Suspended cases involving Cn Gardner in Salem, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Salem.
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. 377 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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