D E Eppes
Chesterfield County
37.3%
Dismissed
58.5%
Convicted
270
Cases
52th
Percentile
Top charge: Failure to Appear
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
270 cases · 2023–2024

Charged after an arrest by D E Eppes? 37.3% of their cases were dismissed — above the Chesterfield County average.

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You were arrested by D E Eppes in Chesterfield County, and the outcome depends partly on what you were charged with. Overall, Officer Eppes has a dismissal rate of 37.3 percent—slightly higher than Virginia's statewide average of 34.7 percent. About 58.5 percent of cases result in conviction. This means roughly one in three arrests gets dismissed, though many cases also result in guilty verdicts. The officer's numbers fall near the middle compared to peers statewide, suggesting outcomes similar to what you'd typically see.

The specific charge matters significantly. Most of Officer Eppes's arrests fall under "Other" charges, where about one-third get dismissed. If you were charged with drug possession, dismissals happen about half the time. Larceny or theft charges have the highest dismissal rate at roughly two-thirds, suggesting those cases face more scrutiny or weaker evidence. Driving Suspended charges have the lowest dismissal rate at around 22 percent. Your chances depend heavily on which charge you're facing and the details of your case.

Based on 270 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Chesterfield County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Failure to Appear 26 55.0%
Drug Possession Guide 12 50.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 10 50.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 10 66.7%
Driving Suspended Guide 10 22.2%
Obstruction Guide 7 80.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Chesterfield County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J E Ardis 2,592 18.5%
P M Bishop 2,553 16.3%
S Scott 1,925 17.8%
N A Cardona 1,693 23.8%
L C Curtis 1,323 21.1%

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 D E Eppes have a 37.3% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 270 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 52% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving D E Eppes include Failure to Appear (26 cases), Drug Possession (12 cases), Reckless Driving (10 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 26 Failure to Appear cases involving D E Eppes in Chesterfield County, 55.0% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Chesterfield County.
Based on 12 Drug Possession cases involving D E Eppes in Chesterfield County, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Chesterfield 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, 2023–2024. 270 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

37.3% of this officer's cases in Chesterfield County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.