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

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D M Kahn
Staunton
35.1%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
64.9%
Convicted
107
Cases
50th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
107 cases · 2025

If D M Kahn filed your case in Staunton, here's what the data shows: 35.1% of their 107 cases were dismissed, and 64.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 50% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (54 cases, 24.2% dismissed), followed by Other (40 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 107 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Staunton 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 54 24.2%
Other 40 44.8%
Larceny / Theft Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Staunton

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Y S Kier 437 40.5%
Staunton General District 292 52.4%
A L Harris 281 35.7%
S P Wilder 257 45.5%
T W Pullin 241 36.7%

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 Kahn have a 35.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 107 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 Kahn include Traffic Infraction (54 cases), Other (40 cases), Larceny / Theft (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Larceny / Theft cases involving D M Kahn in Staunton, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Staunton.
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. 107 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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