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Dowdy — Nottoway County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 228 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Dowdy? 37.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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Dowdy
Nottoway County
37.5%
Dismissed
62.0%
Convicted
228
Cases
55th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
228 cases · 2025
Based on 228 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Dowdy filed your case in Nottoway County, here's what the data shows: 37.5% of their 228 cases were dismissed, and 62.0% resulted in conviction. That's near the Nottoway County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 55% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (132 cases, 42.7% dismissed), followed by Other (83 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 228 public court records, 2025. 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: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 132 42.7%
Other 83 30.1%
Larceny / Theft Guide 5 50.0%

Other Officers in Nottoway County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Herlong 676 27.0%
Cavanna 391 31.5%
Baugus 211 37.0%
Ruppert 188 26.2%
E Mosier 144 25.4%

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 37.5% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 228 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 55% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Dowdy include Traffic Infraction (132 cases), Other (83 cases), Larceny / Theft (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Larceny / Theft cases involving Dowdy in Nottoway County, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft 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, 2025. 228 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

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