Charged after an arrest by E J; Tpr Pritchett? 10.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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E J; Tpr Pritchett
Petersburg
10.3%
Dismissed
87.9%
Convicted
159
Cases
6th
Percentile
Top charge: Reckless Driving
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
159 cases · 2023–2024

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If you were arrested by Trooper Pritchett in Petersburg, you're facing odds significantly different from most people charged in Virginia. His cases result in dismissal only 10.3% of the time, compared to 34.7% statewide—that's a 24-point gap putting him in the bottom 6% of officers. His conviction rate is 87.9%, meaning charges he files tend to stick. This doesn't mean your case is hopeless, but it reflects a pattern where his arrests move through the system with minimal dismissals.

Your charge matters. If you were charged under "Other" offenses (the majority of his cases), dismissals happen in just 8.7% of those arrests. Reckless Driving and Driving Suspended show slightly higher dismissal rates at 14.3% and 16.7% respectively. Weapons offenses in his cases have a zero dismissal rate, though that's based on only five cases. Where your charge falls in this breakdown gives you a realistic picture of typical outcomes in Petersburg for arrests he made.

Based on 159 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Petersburg 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
Reckless Driving Guide 17 11.8%
Driving Suspended Guide 8 16.7%
Weapons Offense Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Petersburg

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Court 1,341 30.5%
M J; Ofc Babukovic 910 11.8%
Black; Cpt 838 15.8%
M; Ofc Howell 611 19.2%
Parker; Det 500 8.0%

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 E J; Tpr Pritchett have a 10.3% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 159 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 6% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving E J; Tpr Pritchett include Reckless Driving (17 cases), Driving Suspended (8 cases), Weapons Offense (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 17 Reckless Driving cases involving E J; Tpr Pritchett in Petersburg, 11.8% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Petersburg.
Based on 8 Driving Suspended cases involving E J; Tpr Pritchett in Petersburg, 16.7% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Petersburg.
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. 159 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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