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Fincham; Dep — Madison County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 186 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Fincham; Dep? 14.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 80% of Fincham; Dep's 186 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.

Fincham; Dep
Madison County
14.7%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
84.2%
Convicted
186
Cases
12th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
186 cases · 2025
Based on 186 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Fincham; Dep filed your case in Madison County, here's what the data shows: 14.7% of their 186 cases were dismissed, and 84.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 12% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (149 cases, 11.3% dismissed), followed by Other (23 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 186 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Madison 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 149 11.3%
Other 23 30.8%

Other Officers in Madison County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Shelton; Tpr 459 20.5%
B W; Tpr Coleman 274 29.7%
Kitts; Dep 256 23.7%
B; Dep Fincham 153 13.1%
C; Dep Morris 148 18.4%

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 Fincham; Dep have a 14.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 186 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 12% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Fincham; Dep include Traffic Infraction (149 cases), Other (23 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 186 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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