M Howell
Petersburg
23.4%
Dismissed
66.8%
Convicted
417
Cases
24th
Percentile
Top charge: Driving Suspended
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
417 cases · 2023–2024

Charged after an arrest by M Howell? 23.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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If M Howell filed your case in Petersburg, here's what the data shows: 23.4% of their 417 cases were dismissed, and 66.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Petersburg average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 24% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Driving Suspended (26 cases, 3.8% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (19 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 417 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Petersburg 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
Driving Suspended Guide 26 3.8%
Reckless Driving Guide 19 11.1%

Other Officers in Petersburg

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Court 1,341 30.5%
M J; Ofc Babukovic 910 11.8%
Black; Cpt 838 15.8%
M; Ofc Howell 611 19.2%
Parker; Det 500 8.0%

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 Howell have a 23.4% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 417 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 24% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M Howell include Driving Suspended (26 cases), Reckless Driving (19 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 26 Driving Suspended cases involving M Howell in Petersburg, 3.8% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Petersburg.
Based on 19 Reckless Driving cases involving M Howell in Petersburg, 11.1% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Petersburg.
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. 417 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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