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D M Basham — Hanover County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 70 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by D M Basham? 35.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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D M Basham
Hanover County
35.1%
Dismissed
64.9%
Convicted
70
Cases
50th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
70 cases · 2025
Based on 70 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If D M Basham filed your case in Hanover County, here's what the data shows: 35.1% of their 70 cases were dismissed, and 64.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Hanover County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 50% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (38 cases, 9.1% dismissed), followed by Larceny / Theft (17 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 70 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Hanover 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
Other 38 9.1%
Larceny / Theft Guide 17 43.8%
Traffic Infraction 5 25.0%

Other Officers in Hanover County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
G Stephenson 900 6.5%
J. S. Gomes 396 23.3%
J. L. Luck 390 26.8%
B Mills 364 11.9%
G Zaki 351 13.1%

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 M Basham have a 35.1% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 70 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 50% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving D M Basham include Other (38 cases), Larceny / Theft (17 cases), Traffic Infraction (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 17 Larceny / Theft cases involving D M Basham in Hanover County, 43.8% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Hanover 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. 70 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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