M G Henry
Virginia Beach
50.4%
Dismissed
47.4%
Convicted
186
Cases
74th
Percentile
Top charge: Larceny / Theft
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
186 cases · 2023–2024

Charged after an arrest by M G Henry? 50.4% of their cases were dismissed — above the Virginia Beach average.

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You were arrested by Officer M G Henry in Virginia Beach, and the data shows something notably unusual about cases this officer brings. Overall, 50.4% of arrests result in dismissal compared to 34.7% statewide — meaning your case is significantly more likely to be dismissed than average. This 15.7 percentage point advantage puts Henry in the 74th percentile among Virginia officers, suggesting the charges brought often don't hold up in court. The conviction rate sits at 47.4%, meaning roughly half of prosecutions succeed. This pattern suggests either the officer may arrest on weaker evidence, charges don't develop fully by trial, or the initial circumstances don't translate to courtroom proof.

The charges matter considerably for your situation. Drug possession and weapons cases filed by this officer dismiss at 100%, which is remarkable. Larceny/theft charges dismiss at only 31.2%, well below the officer's average. The majority of this officer's cases (97 out of 186) fall into an "Other" category with a 50.6% dismissal rate, so your specific charge type will significantly influence your likely outcome. Understanding which category your offense falls into helps clarify whether you're in the group of charges that typically gets dismissed or one facing steeper odds.

Based on 186 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Larceny / Theft Guide 22 31.2%
Drug Possession Guide 17 100.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 11 100.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 10 40.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 10 28.6%
Trespassing Guide 5 60.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 0.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 5 25.0%

Other Officers in Virginia Beach

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Court 4,477 45.2%
D W Price 2,742 29.4%
C E Bertram 2,622 27.8%
J S Keeney 2,456 30.0%
S D Simmons 2,318 38.2%

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 G Henry have a 50.4% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 186 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 74% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M G Henry include Larceny / Theft (22 cases), Drug Possession (17 cases), Weapons Offense (11 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 22 Larceny / Theft cases involving M G Henry in Virginia Beach, 31.2% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Virginia Beach.
Based on 17 Drug Possession cases involving M G Henry in Virginia Beach, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession 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, 2023–2024. 186 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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