Charged after an arrest by D J Clark? 5.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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D J Clark
Cumberland County
5.7%
Dismissed
94.3%
Convicted
75
Cases
2th
Percentile
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
75 cases · 2023–2024

You were arrested by Officer D J Clark in Cumberland County, and the data shows you're facing an unusually difficult situation. Clark's cases result in convictions 94.3% of the time—far above Virginia's statewide average of 65.3%. Only 5.7% of his arrests get dismissed, compared to 34.7% statewide. This means Clark ranks in the bottom 2.4% of officers across Virginia for dismissal rates. That gap suggests either his cases are exceptionally solid, or dismissals are genuinely rare in his work.

The vast majority of Clark's 75 cases—70 of them—fall under "Other" charges, which carry just a 3.9% dismissal rate. Without knowing your specific charge, the pattern indicates that whatever you're facing, dismissals don't happen often with this officer's arrests. The conviction rate you're looking at isn't theoretical; it reflects what has actually happened to the people before you.

Based on 75 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Cumberland 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

Other Officers in Cumberland County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
G D Martin 932 5.4%
J F Lampkin 845 10.3%
A Jordan 490 4.8%
D Urban 440 15.3%
T W Doss 358 7.9%

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 J Clark have a 5.7% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 75 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 2% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
Detailed charge breakdown is available in the table above.
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. 75 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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