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Charged after an arrest by Darby? 41.5% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Darby
Charlottesville
41.5%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
54.7%
Convicted
66
Cases
64th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
66 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Darby's cases for your specific charge.

If Darby filed your case in Charlottesville, here's what the data shows: 41.5% of their 66 cases were dismissed, and 54.7% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 64% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (25 cases, 50.0% dismissed), followed by Public Intoxication (9 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 66 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Charlottesville 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving Darby resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalWeapons Offense — 83.3% of 8 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 4 charges by case volume · Charlottesville · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 25 50.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 9 25.0%
Drug Possession Guide 8 20.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 8 83.3%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Charlottesville

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Sandridge 1,557 49.6%
Mullins 939 40.5%
Bench 322 62.6%
Anderson 155 31.5%
Abdelgayed 127 56.2%

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 Darby have a 41.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 66 cases from 2025 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 Darby include Other (25 cases), Public Intoxication (9 cases), Drug Possession (8 cases), Weapons Offense (8 cases), DUI / DWI (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 9 Public Intoxication cases involving Darby in Charlottesville, 25.0% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Charlottesville.
Based on 8 Drug Possession cases involving Darby in Charlottesville, 20.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Charlottesville.
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. 66 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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