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Charged after an arrest by Issue Date 05/16/2025? 56.2% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Issue Date 05/16/2025
Suffolk
56.2%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
37.5%
Convicted
21
Cases
83th
Percentile
Top charge: Failure to Appear
21 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Issue Date 05/16/2025's cases for your specific charge.

If Issue Date 05/16/2025 filed your case in Suffolk, here's what the data shows: 56.2% of their 21 cases were dismissed, and 37.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 83% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Failure to Appear (15 cases, 58.3% dismissed), followed by Contempt of Court (6 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 21 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Suffolk 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
Failure to Appear 15 58.3%
Contempt of Court 6 50.0%

Other Officers in Suffolk

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
T Shelton 1,554 36.1%
F Pulleyiii 431 19.6%
R Calhoun 294 20.3%
J Hodgin 287 36.7%
C Evancho 219 30.2%

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 Issue Date 05/16/2025 have a 56.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 21 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 83% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Issue Date 05/16/2025 include Failure to Appear (15 cases), Contempt of Court (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 15 Failure to Appear cases involving Issue Date 05/16/2025 in Suffolk, 58.3% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Suffolk.
Based on 6 Contempt of Court cases involving Issue Date 05/16/2025 in Suffolk, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Contempt of Court outcomes for Suffolk.
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. 21 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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