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Fincham; Dep

Madison County · What happened in 904 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Fincham; Dep? 22.6% of their cases were dismissed.

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Fincham; Dep
Madison County
22.6%
Dismissed
77.0%
Convicted
904
Cases
22th
Percentile
Top charge: Driving Suspended
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
904 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 904 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Fincham; Dep's cases for your specific charge.

Driving Suspended 0.0% dismissed Weapons Offense 71.4% dismissed Reckless Driving 25.0% dismissed Drug Possession 100.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 0.0% dismissed

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You were arrested by Deputy Fincham in Madison County, and the data shows a notably difficult outcome pattern. Your case had a 22.6% chance of dismissal—significantly lower than Virginia's statewide average of 34.7%. This means convictions happen in about 77% of cases Fincham makes, compared to roughly 66% statewide. You're in the bottom quarter of officers by dismissal rate, suggesting the charges Fincham files tend to stick in court more often than most.

The vast majority of Fincham's cases (864 out of 904) fall under "Other" charges with a 22.4% dismissal rate. If you were charged with Driving Suspended, dismissals essentially don't happen—zero out of 12 cases. However, if your charge involved Weapons or Drug Possession, the picture flips dramatically: those saw 71.4% and 100% dismissal rates respectively, though the sample sizes are small. Where your specific charge falls within these categories matters significantly for what to realistically expect.

Based on 904 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Driving Suspended Guide 12 0.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 9 71.4%
Reckless Driving Guide 8 25.0%
Drug Possession Guide 8 100.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 7 0.0%

Other Officers in Madison County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
B W; Tpr Coleman 927 24.0%
Kesler; Tpr 806 14.6%
Shelton; Tpr 725 12.6%
J; Dep Pollard 661 12.4%
Kitts; Dep 626 19.9%

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 22.6% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 904 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 22% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Fincham; Dep include Driving Suspended (12 cases), Weapons Offense (9 cases), Reckless Driving (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 12 Driving Suspended cases involving Fincham; Dep in Madison County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Madison County.
Based on 9 Weapons Offense cases involving Fincham; Dep in Madison County, 71.4% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Madison 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, 2023–2024. 904 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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