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Judge Donoghue

Westmoreland County · What happened in 30 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Judge Donoghue? 64.3% of their cases were dismissed — above the Westmoreland County average.

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Judge Donoghue
Westmoreland County
64.3%
Dismissed
28.6%
Convicted
30
Cases
87th
Percentile
Top charge: Failure to Appear
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
30 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 30 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Judge Donoghue filed your case in Westmoreland County, here's what the data shows: 64.3% of their 30 cases were dismissed, and 28.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Westmoreland County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 87% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Failure to Appear (24 cases, 54.5% dismissed). 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 30 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Westmoreland 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
Failure to Appear 24 54.5%

Other Officers in Westmoreland County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Mulvena 1,287 18.5%
Tate 602 29.7%
Gilkerson 521 20.5%
Southard 484 26.5%
Shackelford 462 11.9%

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 Judge Donoghue have a 64.3% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 30 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 87% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Judge Donoghue include Failure to Appear (24 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 24 Failure to Appear cases involving Judge Donoghue in Westmoreland County, 54.5% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Westmoreland 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. 30 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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