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L Dawson — New Kent County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 64 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by L Dawson? 8.6% of their cases were dismissed.

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L Dawson
New Kent County
8.6%
Dismissed
91.4%
Convicted
64
Cases
6th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
64 cases · 2025
Based on 64 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If L Dawson filed your case in New Kent County, here's what the data shows: 8.6% of their 64 cases were dismissed, and 91.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the New Kent County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 6% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (36 cases, 23.1% dismissed), followed by Other (28 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 64 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at New Kent 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 36 23.1%
Other 28 0.0%

Other Officers in New Kent County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J; Dep Deaton 543 20.6%
J; Trpr Shaw 522 36.6%
Blueline - Interstate 509 100.0%
L; Trpr Dawson 465 17.1%
B; Trpr Martin 404 30.5%

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 L Dawson have a 8.6% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 64 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 6% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving L Dawson include Traffic Infraction (36 cases), Other (28 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 64 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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