Charged after an arrest by Deputy Ward? 40.5% of their cases were dismissed — above the Powhatan County average.

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Deputy Ward
Powhatan County
40.5%
Dismissed
59.5%
Convicted
94
Cases
58th
Percentile
Top charge: DUI / DWI
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
94 cases · 2023–2024

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If Deputy Ward filed your case in Powhatan County, here's what the data shows: 40.5% of their 94 cases were dismissed, and 59.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Powhatan County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 58% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is DUI / DWI (7 cases, 0.0% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (5 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 94 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
DUI / DWI Guide 7 0.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 60.0%

Other Officers in Powhatan County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Sgt Grady 407 41.4%
Trooper Foster 371 37.8%
Trooper Boelt 368 39.5%
Trooper Wood 322 44.0%
Foster 256 43.7%

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 Ward have a 40.5% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 94 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 58% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Deputy Ward include DUI / DWI (7 cases), Reckless Driving (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 7 DUI / DWI cases involving Deputy Ward in Powhatan County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Powhatan County.
Based on 5 Reckless Driving cases involving Deputy Ward in Powhatan County, 60.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving 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, 2023–2024. 94 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

40.5% of this officer's cases in Powhatan County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.