Charged after an arrest by M J Duhon? 37.0% of their cases were dismissed — above the Salem average.

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M J Duhon
Salem
37.0%
Dismissed
63.0%
Convicted
75
Cases
52th
Percentile
Top charge: Public Intoxication
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
75 cases · 2023–2024

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You were arrested by Officer Duhon in Salem, an independent city with its own court system separate from surrounding counties. Looking at his 75 cases, your case has a 37% chance of dismissal—slightly better than Virginia's statewide average of 34.7%. This means about 2 out of 3 cases he arrests result in conviction, which is close to state norms. Officer Duhon's dismissal rate places him at the 51st percentile among officers statewide, meaning he's fairly middle-of-the-road. His pattern doesn't suggest systemic problems with his arrest quality or court outcomes compared to other Virginia officers.

Your specific outcome depends heavily on what charge you're facing. If you were charged with DUI or DWI, the data shows zero dismissals in his five cases of that type—those charges move forward to conviction. For assault and battery charges, dismissals happen in 40% of cases. Most of his arrests (43 cases) fall under "Other" charges with a 41.9% dismissal rate. Public intoxication charges show the lowest dismissal rate at 28.6%. The type of charge matters more than the officer's overall pattern in predicting what happens next.

Based on 75 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Salem 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
Public Intoxication Guide 7 28.6%
Assault & Battery Guide 6 40.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Salem

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Mj Duhon 2,386 39.3%
Salem General District Court 659 58.3%
Sr Chamberland 406 57.1%
Sm Young 380 43.1%
Bp Critz 367 40.1%

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 J Duhon have a 37.0% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 75 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 52% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M J Duhon include Public Intoxication (7 cases), Assault & Battery (6 cases), DUI / DWI (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 7 Public Intoxication cases involving M J Duhon in Salem, 28.6% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Salem.
Based on 6 Assault & Battery cases involving M J Duhon in Salem, 40.0% were dismissed. View full Assault & Battery outcomes for Salem.
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. 75 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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