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Charged after an arrest by Herlong? 28.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 89% of Herlong's 809 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.

Herlong
Nottoway County
28.1%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
71.9%
Convicted
809
Cases
36th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
809 cases · 2025

If Herlong filed your case in Nottoway County, here's what the data shows: 28.1% of their 809 cases were dismissed, and 71.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 36% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (717 cases, 29.0% dismissed), followed by Other (83 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 809 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Nottoway 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 717 29.0%
Other 83 22.2%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Nottoway County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Cavanna 443 30.6%
Baugus 268 37.2%
Dowdy 263 35.9%
Ruppert 203 27.9%
Wallace 152 25.8%

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 Herlong have a 28.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 809 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 36% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Herlong include Traffic Infraction (717 cases), Other (83 cases), Reckless Driving (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Reckless Driving cases involving Herlong in Nottoway County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Nottoway 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, 2025. 809 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

28.1% of this officer's cases in Nottoway County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.