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E L Shelton — Stafford County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 54 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by E L Shelton? 52.1% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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E L Shelton
Stafford County
52.1%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
47.9%
Convicted
54
Cases
79th
Percentile
Top charge: Public Intoxication
54 cases · 2025
Based on 54 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in E L Shelton's cases for your specific charge.

Public Intoxication 44.4% dismissed DUI / DWI 33.3% dismissed Assault & Battery 80.0% dismissed

If E L Shelton filed your case in Stafford County, here's what the data shows: 52.1% of their 54 cases were dismissed, and 47.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 79% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Public Intoxication (11 cases, 44.4% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (9 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 54 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Stafford 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 E L Shelton resolve, by charge

Assault & Battery 80.0% Public Intoxication 44.4% DUI / DWI 33.3%

Highest dismissalAssault & Battery — 80.0% of 5 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Stafford County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Public Intoxication Guide 11 44.4%
Traffic Infraction 9 11.1%
Other 8 40.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 6 33.3%
Assault & Battery Guide 5 80.0%

Other Officers in Stafford County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
S A Chambers 1,083 44.4%
K A Darling 926 41.5%
J E Alford 702 34.5%
D Johnson Jackson 506 34.8%
J C Julio 501 20.1%

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 E L Shelton have a 52.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 54 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 79% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving E L Shelton include Public Intoxication (11 cases), Traffic Infraction (9 cases), Other (8 cases), DUI / DWI (6 cases), Assault & Battery (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 11 Public Intoxication cases involving E L Shelton in Stafford County, 44.4% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Stafford County.
Based on 6 DUI / DWI cases involving E L Shelton in Stafford County, 33.3% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Stafford 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. 54 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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