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Nottoway County · What happened in 455 cases involving this officer

Dowdy
Nottoway County
41.1%
Dismissed
57.3%
Convicted
455
Cases
60th
Percentile
Top charge: Larceny / Theft
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
455 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by Dowdy? 41.1% of their cases were dismissed — above the Nottoway County average.

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What were you charged with?

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

Larceny / Theft 76.2% dismissed Driving Suspended 50.0% dismissed Reckless Driving 12.5% dismissed Obstruction 66.7% dismissed Disorderly Conduct 60.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 40.0% dismissed

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If Dowdy filed your case in Nottoway County, here's what the data shows: 41.1% of their 455 cases were dismissed, and 57.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Nottoway County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 60% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Larceny / Theft (26 cases, 76.2% dismissed), followed by Driving Suspended (14 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 455 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Nottoway 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
Larceny / Theft Guide 26 76.2%
Driving Suspended Guide 14 50.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 11 12.5%
Obstruction Guide 9 66.7%
Disorderly Conduct 5 60.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 40.0%

Other Officers in Nottoway County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Herlong 1,414 24.8%
Winn 568 28.6%
Williams 463 31.0%
Montanye 370 19.4%
Ruppert 336 34.5%

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 Dowdy have a 41.1% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 455 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 60% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Dowdy include Larceny / Theft (26 cases), Driving Suspended (14 cases), Reckless Driving (11 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 26 Larceny / Theft cases involving Dowdy in Nottoway County, 76.2% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Nottoway County.
Based on 14 Driving Suspended cases involving Dowdy in Nottoway County, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Nottoway 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. 455 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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