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Gates — Fluvanna County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 36 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Gates? 26.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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Gates
Fluvanna County
26.1%
Dismissed
73.9%
Convicted
36
Cases
32th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
36 cases · 2025
Based on 36 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Gates filed your case in Fluvanna County, here's what the data shows: 26.1% of their 36 cases were dismissed, and 73.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Fluvanna County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 32% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (24 cases, 16.7% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (8 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 36 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Fluvanna 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 24 16.7%
Reckless Driving Guide 8 37.5%

Other Officers in Fluvanna County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Jordan 203 15.4%
Piersol 154 20.5%
Urban 143 30.8%
Elliott 137 12.9%
Stewart 122 25.6%

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 Gates have a 26.1% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 36 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 32% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Gates include Traffic Infraction (24 cases), Reckless Driving (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 8 Reckless Driving cases involving Gates in Fluvanna County, 37.5% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Fluvanna 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, 2025. 36 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

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