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Charged after an arrest by D W Aleshire? 62.5% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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D W Aleshire
Colonial Heights
62.5%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
37.5%
Convicted
51
Cases
88th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
51 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in D W Aleshire's cases for your specific charge.

If D W Aleshire filed your case in Colonial Heights, here's what the data shows: 62.5% of their 51 cases were dismissed, and 37.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 88% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (14 cases, 42.9% dismissed), followed by Larceny / Theft (10 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 51 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Colonial Heights 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 14 42.9%
Larceny / Theft Guide 10 71.4%
Other 7 71.4%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 20.0%

Other Officers in Colonial Heights

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J M Walker 594 31.5%
T L Jones 458 21.9%
J D Webb 450 18.1%
J R Riley 421 26.3%
T E Bennett 351 33.5%

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 W Aleshire have a 62.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 51 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 88% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving D W Aleshire include Traffic Infraction (14 cases), Larceny / Theft (10 cases), Other (7 cases), Reckless Driving (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 Larceny / Theft cases involving D W Aleshire in Colonial Heights, 71.4% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Colonial Heights.
Based on 5 Reckless Driving cases involving D W Aleshire in Colonial Heights, 20.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Colonial Heights.
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. 51 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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