Charged after an arrest by K Smith? 38.5% of their cases were dismissed — above the Chesapeake average.

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K Smith
Chesapeake
38.5%
Dismissed
61.5%
Convicted
80
Cases
54th
Percentile
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
80 cases · 2023–2024

You were arrested by K Smith in Chesapeake, which operates as an independent city under Virginia law. Your case joins 80 total arrests this officer has made. The dismissal rate for K Smith's cases is 38.5 percent, which runs slightly higher than Virginia's statewide average of 34.7 percent. This means your case has a somewhat better-than-average chance of being dismissed compared to arrests statewide, though convictions still occur in about 6 out of 10 cases K Smith handles. K Smith ranks at the 54th percentile among officers statewide, suggesting fairly typical outcomes.

The vast majority of K Smith's arrests—68 out of 80 cases—fall under "Other" charges, which is a broad category covering various offenses. In those cases, dismissals happen about one-third of the time. Without knowing your specific charge, you're likely in this larger group. The dismissal patterns suggest some cases don't proceed to conviction, but it's not predictable which ones. Your outcome will depend heavily on the details of your individual case and how it develops in court.

Based on 80 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Chesapeake District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: December 2024

Other Officers in Chesapeake

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Z Caprio 1,801 8.6%
J Cook 1,639 15.1%
I Abernathy 1,342 22.9%
A Dorr 1,268 15.8%
S Velez 1,118 15.9%

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 Smith have a 38.5% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 80 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 54% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
Detailed charge breakdown is available in the table above.
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. 80 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

38.5% of this officer's cases in Chesapeake are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.