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Charged after an arrest by Ds M Kline? 72.5% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Ds M Kline
Southampton County
72.5%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
27.5%
Convicted
55
Cases
93th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
55 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Ds M Kline's cases for your specific charge.

If Ds M Kline filed your case in Southampton County, here's what the data shows: 72.5% of their 55 cases were dismissed, and 27.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 93% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (11 cases, 100.0% dismissed), followed by Other (10 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 55 public court records, 2025. 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: May 2, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving Ds M Kline resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalFraud / Forgery — 100.0% of 6 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 4 charges by case volume · Southampton County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 11 100.0%
Other 10 66.7%
Weapons Offense Guide 7 50.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 6 0.0%
Fraud / Forgery Guide 6 100.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 6 50.0%

Other Officers in Southampton County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C Taylor 769 18.9%
M Fuhrmann 690 13.6%
M Porter 563 24.6%
Sgt Brozzo 473 21.3%
B Edwards 383 27.3%

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 72.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 55 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 93% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Ds M Kline include Traffic Infraction (11 cases), Other (10 cases), Weapons Offense (7 cases), DUI / DWI (6 cases), Fraud / Forgery (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 7 Weapons Offense cases involving Ds M Kline in Southampton County, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Southampton County.
Based on 6 DUI / DWI cases involving Ds M Kline in Southampton County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI 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, 2025. 55 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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