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Charged after an arrest by Douglas E Cassell? 2.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 94% of Douglas E Cassell's 580 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

Douglas E Cassell
Danville
2.5%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
90.7%
Convicted
580
Cases
2th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
580 cases · 2025

If Douglas E Cassell filed your case in Danville, here's what the data shows: 2.5% of their 580 cases were dismissed, and 90.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 2% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (547 cases, 2.7% dismissed), followed by Driving Suspended (18 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 580 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Danville 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 547 2.7%
Driving Suspended Guide 18 0.0%
Other 14 0.0%

Other Officers in Danville

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Jonathan A Wyatt 925 7.4%
Daniel J Brannock 630 3.0%
Danville General District Ct 480 34.2%
Gabriel D Hagwood 451 3.3%
Carnell Lee; Jr Jackson 364 1.7%

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 Douglas E Cassell have a 2.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 580 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 2% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Douglas E Cassell include Traffic Infraction (547 cases), Driving Suspended (18 cases), Other (14 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 18 Driving Suspended cases involving Douglas E Cassell in Danville, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Danville.
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. 580 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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