Charged after an arrest by D S M Turner? 51.7% of their cases were dismissed — above the Southampton County average.

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D S M Turner
Southampton County
51.7%
Dismissed
48.3%
Convicted
49
Cases
79th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
49 cases · 2025

If D S M Turner filed your case in Southampton County, here's what the data shows: 51.7% of their 49 cases were dismissed, and 48.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Southampton County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 79% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (29 cases, 62.5% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (14 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 49 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Southampton 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 29 62.5%
Traffic Infraction 14 14.3%

Other Officers in Southampton County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M Porter 558 24.7%
M Fuhrmann 474 14.0%
C Taylor 454 22.2%
Sgt Brozzo 415 21.7%
T Carr 368 32.3%

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 S M Turner have a 51.7% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 49 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 79% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving D S M Turner include Other (29 cases), Traffic Infraction (14 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 49 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

51.7% of this officer's cases in Southampton County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.