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Charged after an arrest by Deputy Balducci? 42.9% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Deputy Balducci
Powhatan County
42.9%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
57.1%
Convicted
36
Cases
66th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
36 cases · 2025

If Deputy Balducci filed your case in Powhatan County, here's what the data shows: 42.9% of their 36 cases were dismissed, and 57.1% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 66% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (18 cases, 57.1% 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 36 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Powhatan 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 18 57.1%
Other 7 40.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Powhatan County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Trooper Dews 254 38.1%
Deputy Back 239 43.7%
Deputy Barden 222 42.0%
Trooper Boelt 185 50.0%
Trooper Short 140 36.7%

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 Deputy Balducci have a 42.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 36 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 66% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Deputy Balducci include Traffic Infraction (18 cases), Other (7 cases), DUI / DWI (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 DUI / DWI cases involving Deputy Balducci in Powhatan County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Powhatan 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. 36 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

42.9% of this officer's cases in Powhatan County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.