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Charged after an arrest by Ervin? 31.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 83% of Ervin's 239 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

Ervin
Caroline County
31.4%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
67.9%
Convicted
239
Cases
43th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
239 cases · 2025

If Ervin filed your case in Caroline County, here's what the data shows: 31.4% of their 239 cases were dismissed, and 67.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 43% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (199 cases, 31.1% dismissed), followed by Other (27 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 239 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Caroline 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 199 31.1%
Other 27 46.2%
Driving Suspended Guide 10 0.0%

Other Officers in Caroline County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Ryan 2,254 34.4%
Watkins 983 33.5%
Ascasio 909 26.3%
Brown 798 26.7%
Daily 518 27.5%

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 Ervin have a 31.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 239 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 43% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Ervin include Traffic Infraction (199 cases), Other (27 cases), Driving Suspended (10 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 Driving Suspended cases involving Ervin in Caroline County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Caroline 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. 239 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

31.4% of this officer's cases in Caroline County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.