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Charlottesville · What happened in 85 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Hopiane? 58.8% of their cases were dismissed — above the Charlottesville average.

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Hopiane
Charlottesville
58.8%
Dismissed
41.2%
Convicted
85
Cases
82th
Percentile
Top charge: Reckless Driving
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
85 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 85 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

You were arrested by Officer Hopiane in Charlottesville, and the data suggests your case has better odds than most. Nearly 59% of cases this officer files get dismissed—that's 24 percentage points higher than Virginia's statewide average of 35%. Officer Hopiane ranks in the 82nd percentile for dismissals among officers statewide, meaning very few officers have higher dismissal rates. This pattern indicates either the cases brought are weaker than typical or the charges don't survive court scrutiny.

The vast majority of Officer Hopiane's arrests fall under "Other" charges, which represent 73 of the 85 total cases with a 64% dismissal rate. This category typically includes misdemeanors and lower-level offenses rather than serious felonies. If your charge falls into this broad category, you're looking at conditions similar to what most of this officer's arrestees face—roughly two in three cases ending in dismissal rather than conviction.

Based on 85 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Charlottesville District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Reckless Driving Guide 6 66.7%

Other Officers in Charlottesville

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Sandridge 2,697 48.1%
Bench 702 64.4%
Mullins 426 35.9%
Curry 327 36.7%
Burchardt 306 32.4%

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 Hopiane have a 58.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 85 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 82% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Hopiane include Reckless Driving (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 Reckless Driving cases involving Hopiane in Charlottesville, 66.7% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Charlottesville.
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, 2023–2024. 85 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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