J E; Tpr Shaw
New Kent County
24.5%
Dismissed
74.4%
Convicted
2,295
Cases
26th
Percentile
Top charge: Reckless Driving
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
2,295 cases · 2023–2024

Charged after an arrest by J E; Tpr Shaw? 24.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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You were arrested by Trooper Shaw in New Kent County, and your case faces a dismissal rate of 24.5 percent—significantly lower than Virginia's statewide average of 34.7 percent. This means cases from this officer are dismissed less often than typical. With a conviction rate of 74.4 percent, you're more likely to be convicted than dismissed. Shaw's cases land in the bottom quarter statewide for dismissal rates, suggesting the charges tend to stick and move toward conviction more frequently than average.

The majority of Shaw's arrests fall into a broad "Other" category with the same 24.5 percent dismissal rate. However, if you were arrested for theft or driving with a suspended license, the pattern is starker: those charges show zero dismissals across 24 and 14 cases respectively. This suggests those specific charges rarely get dismissed, though your particular case could be different depending on the evidence and circumstances.

Based on 2,295 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at New Kent County 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 47 4.5%
Larceny / Theft Guide 24 0.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 14 0.0%

Other Officers in New Kent County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J M; Trpr Tucker 1,570 26.5%
N E; Trpr Gray 1,422 26.6%
B L; Trpr Martin 1,315 28.3%
J T; Trpr Kilman 1,253 14.2%
T J; Trpr Acosta 1,139 12.3%

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 J E; Tpr Shaw have a 24.5% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 2,295 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 26% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J E; Tpr Shaw include Reckless Driving (47 cases), Larceny / Theft (24 cases), Driving Suspended (14 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 47 Reckless Driving cases involving J E; Tpr Shaw in New Kent County, 4.5% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for New Kent County.
Based on 24 Larceny / Theft cases involving J E; Tpr Shaw in New Kent County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for New Kent County.
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. 2,295 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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