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Charged after an arrest by Detective Riopedre? 58.2% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Detective Riopedre
Powhatan County
58.2%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
40.3%
Convicted
98
Cases
85th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
98 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Detective Riopedre's cases for your specific charge.

If Detective Riopedre filed your case in Powhatan County, here's what the data shows: 58.2% of their 98 cases were dismissed, and 40.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 85% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (51 cases, 50.0% dismissed), followed by Other (15 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 98 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 51 50.0%
Other 15 87.5%
Larceny / Theft Guide 11 42.9%
Grand Larceny Guide 9 100.0%

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 Detective Riopedre have a 58.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 98 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 85% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Detective Riopedre include Traffic Infraction (51 cases), Other (15 cases), Larceny / Theft (11 cases), Grand Larceny (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 11 Larceny / Theft cases involving Detective Riopedre in Powhatan County, 42.9% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Powhatan County.
Based on 9 Grand Larceny cases involving Detective Riopedre in Powhatan County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Grand Larceny 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. 98 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

58.2% of this officer's cases in Powhatan County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.