2 Virginians asked for a free case review this week.

Charged after an arrest by D M Herbert? 27.4% of their cases were dismissed.

Ask a Winchester attorney — free

Context for this record: 81% of D M Herbert's 177 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

D M Herbert
Winchester
27.4%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
72.6%
Convicted
177
Cases
34th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
177 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

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

If D M Herbert filed your case in Winchester, here's what the data shows: 27.4% of their 177 cases were dismissed, and 72.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 34% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (143 cases, 31.9% dismissed), followed by Other (16 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 177 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Winchester 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 143 31.9%
Other 16 22.2%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 0.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Winchester

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J A Orndorff 396 21.9%
N P Handl 378 17.8%
M J Gilcrest 254 21.7%
N E Campbell 246 29.9%
W T Diberardine 186 43.5%

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 Herbert have a 27.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 177 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 34% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving D M Herbert include Traffic Infraction (143 cases), Other (16 cases), Driving Suspended (5 cases), Public Intoxication (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Driving Suspended cases involving D M Herbert in Winchester, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Winchester.
Based on 5 Public Intoxication cases involving D M Herbert in Winchester, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Winchester.
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. 177 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

27.4% of this officer's cases in Winchester are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.