Charged after an arrest by D Powell? 43.8% of their cases were dismissed — above the Louisa County average.

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D Powell
Louisa County
43.8%
Dismissed
56.2%
Convicted
27
Cases
64th
Percentile
Top charge: Larceny / Theft
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
27 cases · 2023–2024

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You were arrested by D Powell in Louisa County, and the data shows you faced steeper odds than typical. Powell's cases end in dismissal 26.1% of the time—nearly 9 points below Virginia's statewide average of 34.7%. That means convictions happen more often in Powell's cases: 71% result in conviction compared to what you'd expect elsewhere in the state. Powell ranks in the bottom third of officers statewide on dismissal rates, suggesting cases brought by this officer tend to move toward conviction.

The vast majority of Powell's arrests—105 out of 116—fall under "Other" charges with a 25.4% dismissal rate. If you were charged with Driving Suspended, you'd see slightly better odds at 28.6% dismissal, though still below statewide norms. Without knowing your specific charge, the pattern suggests Powell's cases are difficult to get dismissed regardless of charge type. The data reflects what actually happened in court with cases Powell made, not predictions about yours—but the trend shows dismissals are less common here than they are statewide.

Based on 27 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Louisa 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
Larceny / Theft Guide 5 40.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Louisa County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Bw Miller 878 11.4%
B Tharp 874 17.7%
Morrison 480 9.0%
Tc Miller 394 12.8%
G Halstead 370 15.5%

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 Powell have a 43.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 27 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 64% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving D Powell include Larceny / Theft (5 cases), DUI / DWI (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Larceny / Theft cases involving D Powell in Louisa County, 40.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Louisa County.
Based on 5 DUI / DWI cases involving D Powell in Louisa County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Louisa 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. 27 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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