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Charged after an arrest by H Buren? 34.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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H Buren
Norfolk
34.4%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
61.7%
Convicted
244
Cases
49th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
244 cases · 2025

If H Buren filed your case in Norfolk, here's what the data shows: 34.4% of their 244 cases were dismissed, and 61.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 49% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (120 cases, 38.6% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (113 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 244 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Norfolk 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
Other 120 38.6%
Traffic Infraction 113 29.2%
Failure to Appear 8 42.9%

Other Officers in Norfolk

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Ert 6,851 88.1%
Speeding Sz Photosafe 1,185 97.2%
R M Shepherd 988 17.9%
Red Light Vio Photosafe 936 98.8%
T R Welka 923 26.2%

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 H Buren have a 34.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 244 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 49% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving H Buren include Other (120 cases), Traffic Infraction (113 cases), Failure to Appear (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 8 Failure to Appear cases involving H Buren in Norfolk, 42.9% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Norfolk.
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. 244 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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