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Charged after an arrest by Howerton? 7.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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Howerton
Dinwiddie County
7.4%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
92.6%
Convicted
208
Cases
5th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
208 cases · 2025

If Howerton filed your case in Dinwiddie County, here's what the data shows: 7.4% of their 208 cases were dismissed, and 92.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 5% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (115 cases, 5.3% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (93 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 208 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Dinwiddie 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
Other 115 5.3%
Traffic Infraction 93 12.0%

Other Officers in Dinwiddie County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
G Brown 1,472 27.2%
Aponte 1,313 15.0%
Knott 1,208 15.4%
Mitchell-Westberry 942 22.7%
Lee 898 12.8%

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 Howerton have a 7.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 208 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 5% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Howerton include Other (115 cases), Traffic Infraction (93 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. 208 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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