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D M Saunders

Hanover County · What happened in 611 cases involving this officer

D M Saunders
Hanover County
17.5%
Dismissed
72.9%
Convicted
611
Cases
14th
Percentile
Top charge: Reckless Driving
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
611 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by D M Saunders? 17.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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Reckless Driving 13.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 12.5% dismissed

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If D M Saunders filed your case in Hanover County, here's what the data shows: 17.5% of their 611 cases were dismissed, and 72.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Hanover County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 14% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Reckless Driving (23 cases, 13.0% dismissed), followed by Driving Suspended (9 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 611 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Reckless Driving Guide 23 13.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 9 12.5%

Other Officers in Hanover County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
G P Stephenson 1,842 5.9%
Hanover General District Court 1,459 31.4%
J. L. Luck 1,098 14.5%
B A Mills 1,011 13.4%
J. S. Gomes 925 17.1%

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 Saunders have a 17.5% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 611 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 14% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving D M Saunders include Reckless Driving (23 cases), Driving Suspended (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 23 Reckless Driving cases involving D M Saunders in Hanover County, 13.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Hanover County.
Based on 9 Driving Suspended cases involving D M Saunders in Hanover County, 12.5% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended 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, 2023–2024. 611 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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