Charged after an arrest by D W Schenk? 38.3% of their cases were dismissed — above the Hanover County average.

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D W Schenk
Hanover County
38.3%
Dismissed
61.7%
Convicted
82
Cases
54th
Percentile
Top charge: Larceny / Theft
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
82 cases · 2023–2024

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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%

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 Schenk have a 38.3% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 82 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 54% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving D W Schenk include Larceny / Theft (21 cases), Drug Possession (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 21 Larceny / Theft cases involving D W Schenk in Hanover County, 30.8% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Hanover County.
Based on 6 Drug Possession cases involving D W Schenk in Hanover County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession 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. 82 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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