Kentalle Gaines

You were arrested by Officer Kentalle Gaines in Prince William County, and understanding what happens in his cases can give you a realistic picture of your situation. Out of 268 cases, about 73 percent end in conviction while roughly 27 percent are dismissed. This dismissal rate is notably lower than Virginia's statewide average of 35 percent—your case faces steeper odds than typical. Officer Gaines ranks in the bottom third statewide for dismissal rates, meaning cases he makes tend to proceed to conviction more often than those from most other officers.

The vast majority of charges Officer Gaines files (259 cases) fall under "Other" categories, which carries a 27 percent dismissal rate. The nine reckless driving cases he's made show a slightly higher dismissal rate at 33 percent. Where your specific charge lands within that "Other" category matters for your odds, but across the board, his cases are less likely to be dismissed than average.