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M Chavez — Newport News Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 182 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by M Chavez? 75.0% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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M Chavez
Newport News
75.0%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
24.3%
Convicted
182
Cases
93th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
182 cases · 2025
Based on 182 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Assault & Battery 100.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 66.7% dismissed Public Intoxication 42.9% dismissed Weapons Offense 80.0% dismissed Drug Possession 100.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 60.0% dismissed

If M Chavez filed your case in Newport News, here's what the data shows: 75.0% of their 182 cases were dismissed, and 24.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 93% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (84 cases, 71.4% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (42 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 182 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Newport News 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 Chavez resolve, by charge

Assault & Battery 100.0% Drug Possession 100.0% Weapons Offense 80.0% DUI / DWI 66.7% Driving Suspended 60.0% Public Intoxication 42.9%

Highest dismissalAssault & Battery — 100.0% of 8 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 6 charges by case volume · Newport News · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 84 71.4%
Traffic Infraction 42 81.2%
Assault & Battery Guide 8 100.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 7 66.7%
Public Intoxication Guide 7 42.9%
Weapons Offense Guide 7 80.0%
Drug Possession Guide 6 100.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 60.0%

Other Officers in Newport News

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
A Sutton 886 66.8%
B Guifarro 489 33.2%
B Pitts 463 32.4%
K Tully 434 37.2%
A Baker 356 1.3%

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 M Chavez have a 75.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 182 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 93% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M Chavez include Other (84 cases), Traffic Infraction (42 cases), Assault & Battery (8 cases), DUI / DWI (7 cases), Public Intoxication (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 8 Assault & Battery cases involving M Chavez in Newport News, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Assault & Battery outcomes for Newport News.
Based on 7 DUI / DWI cases involving M Chavez in Newport News, 66.7% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Newport News.
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. 182 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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