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Charged after an arrest by Hobbs? 36.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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Hobbs
Newport News
36.8%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
60.5%
Convicted
52
Cases
38
Resolved here
54th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
52 cases · 2025

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If Hobbs filed your case in Newport News, here's what the data shows: of 52 cases filed, 38 reached an outcome — 36.8% were dismissed and 60.5% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 54% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (17 cases, 18.2% dismissed), followed by Other (14 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 52 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Newport News 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 17 18.2%
Other 14 50.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 6 50.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 50.0%

Other Officers in Newport News

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
A Sutton 886 66.8%
B Guifarro 489 33.2%
B Pitts 463 32.4%
K Tully 434 37.2%
A Baker 356 1.3%

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 Hobbs have a 36.8% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 52 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 54% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Hobbs include Traffic Infraction (17 cases), Other (14 cases), Weapons Offense (6 cases), Driving Suspended (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 6 Weapons Offense cases involving Hobbs in Newport News, 4 reached an outcome and 50.0% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Newport News.
Of 5 Driving Suspended cases involving Hobbs in Newport News, 4 reached an outcome and 50.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Newport News.
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. 52 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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