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Kessinger — Sussex County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 668 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Kessinger? 5.2% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 92% of Kessinger's 668 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

Kessinger
Sussex County
5.2%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
94.8%
Convicted
668
Cases
3th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
668 cases · 2025
Based on 668 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Kessinger filed your case in Sussex County, here's what the data shows: 5.2% of their 668 cases were dismissed, and 94.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 3% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (616 cases, 4.0% dismissed), followed by Other (43 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 668 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Sussex County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 616 4.0%
Other 43 20.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 0.0%

Other Officers in Sussex County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Meredith 1,663 1.5%
Sullivan 1,347 23.6%
Mitchell 1,330 11.3%
Bryant 1,230 14.0%
Phillips 1,065 12.9%

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 Kessinger have a 5.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 668 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 3% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Kessinger include Traffic Infraction (616 cases), Other (43 cases), Driving Suspended (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 Driving Suspended cases involving Kessinger in Sussex County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Sussex 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. 668 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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