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Douglas Peppel — Richmond City Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 258 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Douglas Peppel? 41.6% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Context for this record: 80% of Douglas Peppel's 258 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 Peppel
Richmond City
41.6%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
58.4%
Convicted
258
Cases
64th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
258 cases · 2025
Based on 258 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Douglas Peppel's cases for your specific charge.

Reckless Driving 66.7% dismissed Driving Suspended 16.7% dismissed

If Douglas Peppel filed your case in Richmond City, here's what the data shows: 41.6% of their 258 cases were dismissed, and 58.4% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 64% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (207 cases, 41.2% dismissed), followed by Other (24 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 258 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Richmond City 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 207 41.2%
Other 24 27.8%
Reckless Driving Guide 21 66.7%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 16.7%

Other Officers in Richmond City

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
E Marshall 2,052 68.9%
E E Marshall 1,057 67.2%
S Hines 709 46.8%
R Jamison 698 50.8%
D Longoria 671 55.3%

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 Douglas Peppel have a 41.6% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 258 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 64% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Douglas Peppel include Traffic Infraction (207 cases), Other (24 cases), Reckless Driving (21 cases), Driving Suspended (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 21 Reckless Driving cases involving Douglas Peppel in Richmond City, 66.7% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Richmond City.
Based on 6 Driving Suspended cases involving Douglas Peppel in Richmond City, 16.7% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Richmond City.
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. 258 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

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