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Charged after an arrest by H Syvertson? 40.9% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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H Syvertson
Suffolk
40.9%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
59.1%
Convicted
42
Cases
62th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
42 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

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

If H Syvertson filed your case in Suffolk, here's what the data shows: 40.9% of their 42 cases were dismissed, and 59.1% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 62% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (12 cases, 50.0% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (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 42 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Suffolk 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 12 50.0%
Traffic Infraction 10 50.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 8 66.7%
Public Intoxication Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Suffolk

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
T Shelton 1,554 36.1%
F Pulleyiii 431 19.6%
R Calhoun 294 20.3%
J Hodgin 287 36.7%
C Evancho 219 30.2%

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 Syvertson have a 40.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 42 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 62% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving H Syvertson include Other (12 cases), Traffic Infraction (10 cases), Weapons Offense (8 cases), Public Intoxication (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 8 Weapons Offense cases involving H Syvertson in Suffolk, 66.7% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Suffolk.
Based on 5 Public Intoxication cases involving H Syvertson in Suffolk, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Suffolk.
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. 42 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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