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Charged after an arrest by Engen? 53.1% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Engen
Louisa County
53.1%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
46.9%
Convicted
44
Cases
80th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
44 cases · 2025

If Engen filed your case in Louisa County, here's what the data shows: 53.1% of their 44 cases were dismissed, and 46.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 80% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (27 cases, 55.0% dismissed), followed by Other (8 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 44 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Louisa 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 27 55.0%
Other 8 50.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 75.0%

Other Officers in Louisa County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M Mahieu 422 21.0%
Bw Miller 339 13.9%
E Todd 323 7.4%
J Wittusen 242 6.3%
F B Ross 235 9.9%

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 Engen have a 53.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 44 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 80% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Engen include Traffic Infraction (27 cases), Other (8 cases), Reckless Driving (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Reckless Driving cases involving Engen in Louisa County, 75.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Louisa 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. 44 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

53.1% of this officer's cases in Louisa County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.