L B Pitts
Norfolk
29.9%
Dismissed
66.8%
Convicted
546
Cases
37th
Percentile
Top charge: Failure to Appear
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
546 cases · 2023–2024

Charged after an arrest by L B Pitts? 29.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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You were arrested by L B Pitts in Virginia Beach, and the data shows a notably strict pattern. Pitts secures convictions in 82.8% of cases—significantly higher than Virginia's statewide average of 65.3%. His dismissal rate of 16.9% ranks in the bottom 13.6% of all Virginia officers, meaning nearly four out of five people arrested by him end up convicted. This suggests a prosecutorial approach focused on cases prosecutors believe will stick, though it also means fewer cases get resolved through dismissal compared to what typically happens statewide.

The bulk of Pitts's cases fall under "Other" charges (1,911 cases with a 16.9% dismissal rate), making it difficult to pinpoint exactly how your charge performs. However, the data shows variation: Obstruction cases dismissed at 50%, Driving Suspended at 14.3%, and DUI/DWI at 0%. Where your specific charge falls within these categories will matter for your outcome, but overall, Pitts's track record suggests a conviction-oriented approach across most charge types.

Based on 546 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Norfolk District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Failure to Appear 11 71.4%

Other Officers in Norfolk

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
R M Shepherd 2,150 19.6%
G A Countryman 1,537 21.1%
T R Welka 1,501 25.9%
G B Erwin 1,230 19.2%
J Keeney 1,223 34.6%

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 L B Pitts have a 29.9% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 546 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 37% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving L B Pitts include Failure to Appear (11 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 11 Failure to Appear cases involving L B Pitts in Norfolk, 71.4% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Norfolk.
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. 546 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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