M J Duhon
Salem · What happened in 75 cases involving this officer
Charged after an arrest by M J Duhon? 37.0% of their cases were dismissed — above the Salem average.
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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% |
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.
Data source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024. 75 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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