Charged after an arrest by David Meade? 26.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 83% of David Meade's 161 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

David Meade
Rappahannock County
26.7%
Dismissed
72.0%
Convicted
161
Cases
33th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
161 cases · 2025

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If David Meade filed your case in Rappahannock County, here's what the data shows: 26.7% of their 161 cases were dismissed, and 72.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Rappahannock County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 33% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (133 cases, 20.0% dismissed), followed by Drug Possession (8 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 161 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Rappahannock 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
Traffic Infraction 133 20.0%
Drug Possession Guide 8 100.0%
Other 8 75.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 7 16.7%

Other Officers in Rappahannock County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
S J Riddle 880 39.3%
E B Smith 600 30.9%
D C Brydge 223 15.7%
John Alishauskas 205 15.7%
Matthew Bennett 173 22.4%

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 David Meade have a 26.7% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 161 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 33% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving David Meade include Traffic Infraction (133 cases), Drug Possession (8 cases), Other (8 cases), DUI / DWI (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 8 Drug Possession cases involving David Meade in Rappahannock County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Rappahannock County.
Based on 7 DUI / DWI cases involving David Meade in Rappahannock County, 16.7% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Rappahannock 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, 2025. 161 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

26.7% of this officer's cases in Rappahannock County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.