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Charged after an arrest by M E Newman? 54.3% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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M E Newman
Virginia Beach
54.3%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
42.9%
Convicted
44
Cases
82th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
44 cases · 2025

If M E Newman filed your case in Virginia Beach, here's what the data shows: 54.3% of their 44 cases were dismissed, and 42.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 82% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (17 cases, 85.7% dismissed), followed by DUI / DWI (9 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 44 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Virginia Beach 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
Other 17 85.7%
DUI / DWI Guide 9 0.0%
Traffic Infraction 9 62.5%

Other Officers in Virginia Beach

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C Bryan 1,583 31.5%
J R Ford 1,527 24.9%
B Fleurimond 1,398 29.5%
K D Jones 1,166 29.2%
J N Ford 1,165 26.7%

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 Newman have a 54.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 44 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 82% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M E Newman include Other (17 cases), DUI / DWI (9 cases), Traffic Infraction (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 9 DUI / DWI cases involving M E Newman in Virginia Beach, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Virginia Beach.
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. 44 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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