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Charged after an arrest by Dep D L Fitzgerald? 46.2% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Dep D L Fitzgerald
Henry County
46.2%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
51.3%
Convicted
50
Cases
71th
Percentile
Top charge: Public Intoxication
50 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Dep D L Fitzgerald's cases for your specific charge.

If Dep D L Fitzgerald filed your case in Henry County, here's what the data shows: 46.2% of their 50 cases were dismissed, and 51.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 71% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Public Intoxication (16 cases, 21.4% dismissed), followed by Other (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 50 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Henry 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving Dep D L Fitzgerald resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalObstruction — 80.0% of 5 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Henry County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Public Intoxication Guide 16 21.4%
Other 9 66.7%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 60.0%
Obstruction Guide 5 80.0%

Other Officers in Henry County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Tpr M; Vsp Gravely 274 41.7%
Tpr J; Vsp Flores-Castaneda 231 18.0%
Tpr R; Vsp Flynn 198 31.2%
Tpr S; Vsp Ball 191 52.4%
Sr Tpr M L Gravely 178 41.1%

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 Dep D L Fitzgerald have a 46.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 50 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 71% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Dep D L Fitzgerald include Public Intoxication (16 cases), Other (9 cases), DUI / DWI (5 cases), Obstruction (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 16 Public Intoxication cases involving Dep D L Fitzgerald in Henry County, 21.4% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Henry County.
Based on 5 DUI / DWI cases involving Dep D L Fitzgerald in Henry County, 60.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Henry 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. 50 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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