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Charged after an arrest by K S Hammell? 45.3% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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K S Hammell
Lancaster County
45.3%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
53.4%
Convicted
217
Cases
148
Resolved here
70th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
217 cases · 2025

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See what happened in K S Hammell's cases for your specific charge.

If K S Hammell filed your case in Lancaster County, here's what the data shows: of 217 cases filed, 148 reached an outcome — 45.3% were dismissed and 53.4% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 70% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (137 cases, 40.0% dismissed), followed by Other (50 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 217 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Lancaster County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: July 8, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving K S Hammell resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalDriving Suspended — 66.7% of 6 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Lancaster County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 137 40.0%
Other 50 57.5%
Reckless Driving Guide 19 31.6%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 66.7%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 66.7%

Other Officers in Lancaster County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
B P Longest 510 29.7%
W George 453 23.0%
E Daw 231 45.2%
N M Sibley 133 42.7%
T Morelli 132 67.6%

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 K S Hammell have a 45.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 217 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 70% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving K S Hammell include Traffic Infraction (137 cases), Other (50 cases), Reckless Driving (19 cases), Driving Suspended (6 cases), DUI / DWI (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 19 Reckless Driving cases involving K S Hammell in Lancaster County, 19 reached an outcome and 31.6% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Lancaster County.
Of 6 Driving Suspended cases involving K S Hammell in Lancaster County, 6 reached an outcome and 66.7% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Lancaster 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, 2025. 217 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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