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M Heard — Norfolk Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 265 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by M Heard? 36.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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M Heard
Norfolk
36.7%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
62.2%
Convicted
265
Cases
54th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
265 cases · 2025
Based on 265 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If M Heard filed your case in Norfolk, here's what the data shows: 36.7% of their 265 cases were dismissed, and 62.2% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 54% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (145 cases, 32.3% dismissed), followed by Other (113 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 265 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Norfolk 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
Traffic Infraction 145 32.3%
Other 113 40.0%

Other Officers in Norfolk

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Ert 6,851 88.1%
Speeding Sz Photosafe 1,185 97.2%
R M Shepherd 988 17.9%
Red Light Vio Photosafe 936 98.8%
T R Welka 923 26.2%

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 Heard have a 36.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 265 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 54% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M Heard include Traffic Infraction (145 cases), Other (113 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 265 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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