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M G Smith

Chesterfield County · What happened in 131 cases involving this officer

M G Smith
Chesterfield County
58.3%
Dismissed
38.9%
Convicted
131
Cases
82th
Percentile
Top charge: Larceny / Theft
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
131 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by M G Smith? 58.3% of their cases were dismissed — above the Chesterfield County average.

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What were you charged with?

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

Larceny / Theft 70.0% dismissed Reckless Driving 70.6% dismissed Failure to Appear 44.4% dismissed Weapons Offense 80.0% dismissed

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If M G Smith filed your case in Chesterfield County, here's what the data shows: 58.3% of their 131 cases were dismissed, and 38.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Chesterfield County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 82% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Larceny / Theft (22 cases, 70.0% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (17 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 131 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Chesterfield County 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 70.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 17 70.6%
Failure to Appear 9 44.4%
Weapons Offense Guide 5 80.0%

Other Officers in Chesterfield County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J E Ardis 2,592 18.5%
P M Bishop 2,553 16.3%
S Scott 1,925 17.8%
N A Cardona 1,693 23.8%
L C Curtis 1,323 21.1%

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 G Smith have a 58.3% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 131 cases from 2023-2024 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 G Smith include Larceny / Theft (22 cases), Reckless Driving (17 cases), Failure to Appear (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 22 Larceny / Theft cases involving M G Smith in Chesterfield County, 70.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Chesterfield County.
Based on 17 Reckless Driving cases involving M G Smith in Chesterfield County, 70.6% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Chesterfield County.
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. 131 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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