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Charged after an arrest by Coalson? 25.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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Coalson
Scott County
25.3%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
74.7%
Convicted
131
Cases
30th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
131 cases · 2025

If Coalson filed your case in Scott County, here's what the data shows: 25.3% of their 131 cases were dismissed, and 74.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 30% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (101 cases, 27.0% dismissed), followed by Other (15 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 131 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Scott 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 101 27.0%
Other 15 28.6%
Reckless Driving Guide 6 16.7%

Other Officers in Scott County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
D Woody 410 30.8%
W Lester 404 22.8%
Al Mccoy 311 14.9%
S Baker 281 22.9%
E Penley 241 29.5%

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 Coalson have a 25.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 131 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 30% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Coalson include Traffic Infraction (101 cases), Other (15 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 Coalson in Scott County, 16.7% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Scott 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. 131 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

25.3% of this officer's cases in Scott County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.