L S Hastings
Chesterfield County
31.4%
Dismissed
68.2%
Convicted
618
Cases
40th
Percentile
Top charge: Reckless Driving
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
618 cases · 2023–2024

Charged after an arrest by L S Hastings? 31.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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If L S Hastings filed your case in Chesterfield County, here's what the data shows: 31.4% of their 618 cases were dismissed, and 68.2% resulted in conviction. That's near the Chesterfield County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 40% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Reckless Driving (20 cases, 42.1% dismissed), followed by Failure to Appear (17 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 618 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Chesterfield County 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
Reckless Driving Guide 20 42.1%
Failure to Appear 17 42.9%
Driving Suspended Guide 13 33.3%

Other Officers in Chesterfield County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J E Ardis 2,592 18.5%
P M Bishop 2,553 16.3%
S Scott 1,925 17.8%
N A Cardona 1,693 23.8%
L C Curtis 1,323 21.1%

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 S Hastings have a 31.4% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 618 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 40% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving L S Hastings include Reckless Driving (20 cases), Failure to Appear (17 cases), Driving Suspended (13 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 20 Reckless Driving cases involving L S Hastings in Chesterfield County, 42.1% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Chesterfield County.
Based on 17 Failure to Appear cases involving L S Hastings in Chesterfield County, 42.9% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Chesterfield 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, 2023–2024. 618 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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