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Gilkerson

Westmoreland County · What happened in 521 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Gilkerson? 20.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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Gilkerson
Westmoreland County
20.5%
Dismissed
79.2%
Convicted
521
Cases
19th
Percentile
Top charge: DUI / DWI
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
521 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 521 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

DUI / DWI 0.0% dismissed Assault & Battery 50.0% dismissed Drug Possession 50.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 0.0% dismissed

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If Gilkerson filed your case in Westmoreland County, here's what the data shows: 20.5% of their 521 cases were dismissed, and 79.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Westmoreland County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 19% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is DUI / DWI (8 cases, 0.0% dismissed), followed by Assault & Battery (7 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 521 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Westmoreland 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
DUI / DWI Guide 8 0.0%
Assault & Battery Guide 7 50.0%
Drug Possession Guide 6 50.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 0.0%

Other Officers in Westmoreland County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Mulvena 1,287 18.5%
Tate 602 29.7%
Southard 484 26.5%
Shackelford 462 11.9%
Hays 449 15.2%

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 Gilkerson have a 20.5% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 521 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 19% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Gilkerson include DUI / DWI (8 cases), Assault & Battery (7 cases), Drug Possession (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 8 DUI / DWI cases involving Gilkerson in Westmoreland County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Westmoreland County.
Based on 7 Assault & Battery cases involving Gilkerson in Westmoreland County, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Assault & Battery outcomes for Westmoreland 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. 521 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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