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J D Cheatham

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J D Cheatham
Virginia Beach
32.6%
Dismissed
67.1%
Convicted
669
Cases
43th
Percentile
Top charge: DUI / DWI
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
669 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by J D Cheatham? 32.6% of their cases were dismissed.

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DUI / DWI 8.7% dismissed Driving Suspended 27.8% dismissed Reckless Driving 6.7% dismissed Weapons Offense 58.3% dismissed Drug Possession 25.0% dismissed Larceny / Theft 0.0% dismissed

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If J D Cheatham filed your case in Virginia Beach, here's what the data shows: 32.6% of their 669 cases were dismissed, and 67.1% resulted in conviction. That's near the Virginia Beach average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 43% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is DUI / DWI (24 cases, 8.7% dismissed), followed by Driving Suspended (20 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 669 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Virginia Beach 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
DUI / DWI Guide 24 8.7%
Driving Suspended Guide 20 27.8%
Reckless Driving Guide 16 6.7%
Weapons Offense Guide 12 58.3%
Drug Possession Guide 7 25.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Virginia Beach

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Court 4,477 45.2%
D W Price 2,742 29.4%
C E Bertram 2,622 27.8%
J S Keeney 2,456 30.0%
S D Simmons 2,318 38.2%

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 J D Cheatham have a 32.6% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 669 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 43% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J D Cheatham include DUI / DWI (24 cases), Driving Suspended (20 cases), Reckless Driving (16 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 24 DUI / DWI cases involving J D Cheatham in Virginia Beach, 8.7% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Virginia Beach.
Based on 20 Driving Suspended cases involving J D Cheatham in Virginia Beach, 27.8% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Virginia Beach.
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. 669 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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