Charged after an arrest by G S Graves? 38.8% of their cases were dismissed — above the Virginia Beach average.

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G S Graves
Virginia Beach
38.8%
Dismissed
60.7%
Convicted
210
Cases
55th
Percentile
Top charge: DUI / DWI
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
210 cases · 2023–2024

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You were arrested by Officer Graves in Virginia Beach, which operates as an independent city with its own court system separate from surrounding counties. Looking at his overall track record across 210 cases, you're facing a dismissal rate of 38.8 percent—slightly better than Virginia's statewide average of 34.7 percent. His conviction rate of 60.7 percent means most cases result in guilty verdicts, though the dismissal rate suggests a meaningful portion of arrests don't hold up in court. Officer Graves ranks at the 55th percentile among his peers, meaning his case outcomes fall roughly in the middle range.

Your specific outcome depends heavily on what you were charged with. If you were arrested for weapons offenses, you're in a category with a much higher dismissal rate of 63.6 percent across 19 cases. However, if you were charged with DUI/DWI, dismissals are rare at just 5 percent from 21 cases—those charges tend to stick. Driving Suspended charges show a 14.3 percent dismissal rate. The largest category of arrests (146 cases) falls under "Other" charges, which have a 43.2 percent dismissal rate. Your charge type matters significantly to what typically happens next.

Based on 210 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Virginia Beach 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
DUI / DWI Guide 21 5.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 20 15.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 19 63.6%
Driving Suspended Guide 15 14.3%

Other Officers in Virginia Beach

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Court 4,477 45.2%
D W Price 2,742 29.4%
C E Bertram 2,622 27.8%
J S Keeney 2,456 30.0%
S D Simmons 2,318 38.2%

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 G S Graves have a 38.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 210 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 55% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving G S Graves include DUI / DWI (21 cases), Reckless Driving (20 cases), Weapons Offense (19 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 21 DUI / DWI cases involving G S Graves in Virginia Beach, 5.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Virginia Beach.
Based on 20 Reckless Driving cases involving G S Graves in Virginia Beach, 15.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Virginia Beach.
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. 210 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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