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Derek Akers — Hanover County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 38 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Derek Akers? 35.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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Derek Akers
Hanover County
35.7%
Dismissed
57.1%
Convicted
38
Cases
51th
Percentile
Top charge: DUI / DWI
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
38 cases · 2025
Based on 38 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Derek Akers's cases for your specific charge.

DUI / DWI 0.0% dismissed Weapons Offense 33.3% dismissed

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If Derek Akers filed your case in Hanover County, here's what the data shows: 35.7% of their 38 cases were dismissed, and 57.1% resulted in conviction. That's near the Hanover County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 51% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is DUI / DWI (8 cases, 0.0% dismissed), followed by Other (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 38 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Hanover 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
DUI / DWI Guide 8 0.0%
Other 8 28.6%
Weapons Offense Guide 6 33.3%

Other Officers in Hanover County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
G Stephenson 900 6.5%
J. S. Gomes 396 23.3%
J. L. Luck 390 26.8%
B Mills 364 11.9%
G Zaki 351 13.1%

Common Questions

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 Derek Akers have a 35.7% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 38 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 51% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Derek Akers include DUI / DWI (8 cases), Other (8 cases), Weapons Offense (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 8 DUI / DWI cases involving Derek Akers in Hanover County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Hanover County.
Based on 6 Weapons Offense cases involving Derek Akers in Hanover County, 33.3% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Hanover 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. 38 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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