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Charged after an arrest by Hawk? 14.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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Hawk
Sussex County
14.8%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
85.2%
Convicted
374
Cases
13th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
374 cases · 2025

If Hawk filed your case in Sussex County, here's what the data shows: 14.8% of their 374 cases were dismissed, and 85.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 13% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (268 cases, 10.4% dismissed), followed by Other (105 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 374 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Sussex 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 268 10.4%
Other 105 24.7%

Other Officers in Sussex County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Meredith 1,663 1.5%
Sullivan 1,347 23.6%
Mitchell 1,330 11.3%
Bryant 1,230 14.0%
Phillips 1,065 12.9%

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 Hawk have a 14.8% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 374 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 13% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Hawk include Traffic Infraction (268 cases), Other (105 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. 374 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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