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Charged after an arrest by Knapke? 52.9% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Knapke
Nottoway County
52.9%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
47.1%
Convicted
61
Cases
80th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
61 cases · 2025

If Knapke filed your case in Nottoway County, here's what the data shows: 52.9% of their 61 cases were dismissed, and 47.1% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 80% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (33 cases, 50.0% dismissed), followed by Other (13 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 61 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Nottoway 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 33 50.0%
Other 13 20.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 10 80.0%

Other Officers in Nottoway County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Herlong 809 28.1%
Cavanna 443 30.6%
Baugus 268 37.2%
Dowdy 263 35.9%
Ruppert 203 27.9%

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 Knapke have a 52.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 61 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 80% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Knapke include Traffic Infraction (33 cases), Other (13 cases), Reckless Driving (10 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 Reckless Driving cases involving Knapke in Nottoway County, 80.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Nottoway 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. 61 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

52.9% of this officer's cases in Nottoway County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.