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D J Lafferty — Norfolk Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 751 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by D J Lafferty? 18.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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D J Lafferty
Norfolk
18.7%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
79.6%
Convicted
751
Cases
18th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
751 cases · 2025
Based on 751 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If D J Lafferty filed your case in Norfolk, here's what the data shows: 18.7% of their 751 cases were dismissed, and 79.6% 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 (393 cases, 17.2% dismissed), followed by Other (337 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 751 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Norfolk 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 393 17.2%
Other 337 18.6%
Failure to Appear 16 50.0%

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Common Questions

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 Lafferty have a 18.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 751 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 D J Lafferty include Traffic Infraction (393 cases), Other (337 cases), Failure to Appear (16 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 16 Failure to Appear cases involving D J Lafferty in Norfolk, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Norfolk.
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. 751 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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