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M E Carlson — Danville Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 42 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by M E Carlson? 44.4% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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M E Carlson
Danville
44.4%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
40.7%
Convicted
42
Cases
27
Resolved here
69th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
42 cases · 2025
Based on 42 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Assault & Battery 100.0% dismissed Sex Offense 0.0% dismissed

If M E Carlson filed your case in Danville, here's what the data shows: of 42 cases filed, 27 reached an outcome — 44.4% were dismissed and 40.7% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 69% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (10 cases, 28.6% dismissed), followed by Assault & Battery (8 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 42 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Danville District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: July 8, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 10 28.6%
Assault & Battery Guide 8 100.0%
Sex Offense Guide 8 0.0%

Other Officers in Danville

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Jonathan A Wyatt 925 7.4%
Daniel J Brannock 630 3.0%
Douglas E Cassell 580 2.5%
Danville General District Ct 480 34.2%
Gabriel D Hagwood 451 3.3%

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 E Carlson have a 44.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 42 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 69% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M E Carlson include Other (10 cases), Assault & Battery (8 cases), Sex Offense (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 8 Assault & Battery cases involving M E Carlson in Danville, 6 reached an outcome and 100.0% were dismissed. View full Assault & Battery outcomes for Danville.
Of 8 Sex Offense cases involving M E Carlson in Danville, 0 reached an outcome and 0.0% were dismissed. View full Sex Offense outcomes for Danville.
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. 42 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

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