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Hamilton — Westmoreland County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 234 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Hamilton? 49.1% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Context for this record: 82% of Hamilton's 234 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

Hamilton
Westmoreland County
49.1%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
50.3%
Convicted
234
Cases
159
Resolved here
76th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
234 cases · 2025
Based on 234 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Hamilton filed your case in Westmoreland County, here's what the data shows: of 234 cases filed, 159 reached an outcome — 49.1% were dismissed and 50.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 76% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (191 cases, 48.4% dismissed), followed by Other (41 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 234 public court records, 2025. 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: July 8, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 191 48.4%
Other 41 55.2%

Other Officers in Westmoreland County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Gass 437 26.5%
Paroskie 413 50.7%
Darby 387 10.8%
Felts 301 15.9%
Mulvena 299 30.9%

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 Hamilton have a 49.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 234 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 76% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Hamilton include Traffic Infraction (191 cases), Other (41 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 234 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

49.1% of this officer's cases in Westmoreland County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.

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