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Charged after an arrest by D Jacob? 54.5% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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D Jacob
Norfolk
54.5%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
44.2%
Convicted
105
Cases
82th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
105 cases · 2025

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See what happened in D Jacob's cases for your specific charge.

If D Jacob filed your case in Norfolk, here's what the data shows: 54.5% of their 105 cases were dismissed, and 44.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 82% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (53 cases, 52.5% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (21 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 105 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving D Jacob resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalWeapons Offense — 100.0% of 5 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Norfolk · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 53 52.5%
Traffic Infraction 21 76.5%
Driving Suspended Guide 10 25.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 60.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 5 100.0%

Other Officers in Norfolk

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Ert 6,851 88.1%
Speeding Sz Photosafe 1,185 97.2%
R M Shepherd 988 17.9%
Red Light Vio Photosafe 936 98.8%
T R Welka 923 26.2%

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 Jacob have a 54.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 105 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 82% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving D Jacob include Other (53 cases), Traffic Infraction (21 cases), Driving Suspended (10 cases), Reckless Driving (5 cases), Weapons Offense (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 Driving Suspended cases involving D Jacob in Norfolk, 25.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Norfolk.
Based on 5 Reckless Driving cases involving D Jacob in Norfolk, 60.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving 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. 105 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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