Charged after an arrest by Dayton? 15.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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Dayton
Lunenburg County
15.4%
Dismissed
84.6%
Convicted
67
Cases
13th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
67 cases · 2025

If Dayton filed your case in Lunenburg County, here's what the data shows: 15.4% of their 67 cases were dismissed, and 84.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Lunenburg County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 13% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (50 cases, 13.5% dismissed), followed by Other (7 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 67 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Lunenburg 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 50 13.5%
Other 7 42.9%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Lunenburg County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Vaughan 279 15.7%
Phillips 176 13.7%
Winslow 145 27.3%
Reeves 135 13.9%
Newman 127 21.1%

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 Dayton have a 15.4% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 67 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 13% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Dayton include Traffic Infraction (50 cases), Other (7 cases), Driving Suspended (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Driving Suspended cases involving Dayton in Lunenburg County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Lunenburg 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. 67 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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