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Folston — Charlottesville Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 56 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Folston? 52.2% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Folston
Charlottesville
52.2%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
47.8%
Convicted
56
Cases
79th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
56 cases · 2025
Based on 56 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Folston's cases for your specific charge.

Public Intoxication 71.4% dismissed DUI / DWI 20.0% dismissed

If Folston filed your case in Charlottesville, here's what the data shows: 52.2% of their 56 cases were dismissed, and 47.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 79% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (14 cases, 60.0% dismissed), followed by Other (10 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 56 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Charlottesville 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 14 60.0%
Other 10 66.7%
Public Intoxication Guide 9 71.4%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 20.0%

Other Officers in Charlottesville

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Sandridge 1,557 49.6%
Mullins 939 40.5%
Bench 322 62.6%
Anderson 155 31.5%
Abdelgayed 127 56.2%

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 Folston have a 52.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 56 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 79% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Folston include Traffic Infraction (14 cases), Other (10 cases), Public Intoxication (9 cases), DUI / DWI (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 9 Public Intoxication cases involving Folston in Charlottesville, 71.4% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Charlottesville.
Based on 5 DUI / DWI cases involving Folston in Charlottesville, 20.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Charlottesville.
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. 56 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

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