D W Schenk
Hanover County · What happened in 82 cases involving this officer
Charged after an arrest by D W Schenk? 38.3% of their cases were dismissed — above the Hanover County average.
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You were arrested by Officer D W Schenk in Hanover County, and his cases show a conviction rate of 61.7%—slightly higher than Virginia's statewide average of 65.3%. His dismissal rate of 38.3% is above the statewide average of 34.7%, which means cases he arrests for have a somewhat better chance of being dismissed than typical. He sits at the 54th percentile among his peers, meaning he's roughly in the middle of officers statewide. This suggests his cases are neither unusually strong nor weak compared to other officers.
Officer Schenk's arrests break down primarily into "Other" charges (46 cases, 34.5% dismissal rate) and larceny/theft (21 cases, 30.8% dismissal rate). Drug possession cases make up a smaller portion but show a notably harder pattern—all 6 drug possession cases he filed resulted in conviction, with zero dismissals. Where your charge falls within these categories matters significantly for what you might expect, since dismissal rates vary considerably between charge types in his arrest history.
Based on 82 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Larceny / Theft Guide | 21 | 30.8% |
| Drug Possession Guide | 6 | 0.0% |
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% |
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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.
Data source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024. 82 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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