Charged after an arrest by Ds M Kline? 39.9% of their cases were dismissed — above the Southampton County average.

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Ds M Kline
Southampton County
39.9%
Dismissed
58.4%
Convicted
234
Cases
57th
Percentile
Top charge: DUI / DWI
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
234 cases · 2023–2024

If Ds M Kline filed your case in Southampton County, here's what the data shows: 39.9% of their 234 cases were dismissed, and 58.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Southampton County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 57% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is DUI / DWI (26 cases, 0.0% dismissed), followed by Failure to Appear (25 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 234 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Southampton 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
DUI / DWI Guide 26 0.0%
Failure to Appear 25 33.3%
Reckless Driving Guide 19 52.9%
Obstruction Guide 8 42.9%
Weapons Offense Guide 7 100.0%

Other Officers in Southampton County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M J Kline 3,043 23.3%
J T Richardson 2,181 36.9%
M Fuhrmann 1,558 18.7%
Sgt Brozzo 909 22.6%
M R Vandiford 886 23.5%

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 Ds M Kline have a 39.9% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 234 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 57% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Ds M Kline include DUI / DWI (26 cases), Failure to Appear (25 cases), Reckless Driving (19 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 26 DUI / DWI cases involving Ds M Kline in Southampton County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Southampton County.
Based on 25 Failure to Appear cases involving Ds M Kline in Southampton County, 33.3% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Southampton 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. 234 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

39.9% of this officer's cases in Southampton County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.