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Of 27 cases involving Fear, 15 reached a final disposition in this court — fewer than the 20 our methodology requires before publishing an outcome rate, so none is shown.

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Fear
Hopewell
27
Cases
15
Resolved here
60th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
27 cases · 2025

If Fear filed your case in Hopewell, here's what the data shows: of 27 cases filed, 15 reached an outcome — 40.0% were dismissed and 60.0% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 60% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (15 cases, 25.0% dismissed), followed by Weapons Offense (12 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 27 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Hopewell District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: July 8, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 15 25.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 12 57.1%

Other Officers in Hopewell

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Nasser Nassar 2,355 9.8%
Shawn Warren 2,295 15.9%
Michael Walls 1,602 6.9%
Brian Michaels 1,526 8.2%
Marquise Smith 797 24.0%

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 Fear have a 40.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 27 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 60% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Fear include Other (15 cases), Weapons Offense (12 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 12 Weapons Offense cases involving Fear in Hopewell, 7 reached an outcome and 57.1% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Hopewell.
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. 27 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

40.0% of this officer's cases in Hopewell are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.