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Charged after an arrest by M Amar? 28.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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M Amar
Chesapeake
28.1%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
52.8%
Convicted
354
Cases
36th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
354 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in M Amar's cases for your specific charge.

If M Amar filed your case in Chesapeake, here's what the data shows: 28.1% of their 354 cases were dismissed, and 52.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 36% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (196 cases, 26.4% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (116 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 354 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Chesapeake 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving M Amar resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalFailure to Appear — 100.0% of 8 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 4 charges by case volume · Chesapeake · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 196 26.4%
Traffic Infraction 116 18.3%
Drug Possession Guide 10 50.0%
Failure to Appear 8 100.0%
Fraud / Forgery Guide 7 0.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 100.0%

Other Officers in Chesapeake

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Z Caprio 1,601 6.2%
J Cook 1,273 7.5%
C Turner 1,073 7.8%
A Phillips 966 22.0%
L Beall 927 18.0%

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 M Amar have a 28.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 354 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 36% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M Amar include Other (196 cases), Traffic Infraction (116 cases), Drug Possession (10 cases), Failure to Appear (8 cases), Fraud / Forgery (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 Drug Possession cases involving M Amar in Chesapeake, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Chesapeake.
Based on 8 Failure to Appear cases involving M Amar in Chesapeake, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Chesapeake.
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. 354 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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