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Charged after an arrest by M J Gilcrest? 21.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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M J Gilcrest
Winchester
21.7%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
77.8%
Convicted
254
Cases
189
Resolved here
23th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
254 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in M J Gilcrest's cases for your specific charge.

If M J Gilcrest filed your case in Winchester, here's what the data shows: of 254 cases filed, 189 reached an outcome — 21.7% were dismissed and 77.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 23% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (94 cases, 10.4% dismissed), followed by Other (62 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 254 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Winchester District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: July 8, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving M J Gilcrest resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalObstruction — 100.0% of 3 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 6 charges by case volume · Winchester · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 94 10.4%
Other 62 30.6%
DUI / DWI Guide 18 5.9%
Larceny / Theft Guide 16 21.4%
Public Intoxication Guide 15 30.8%
Reckless Driving Guide 13 18.2%
Assault & Battery Guide 7 75.0%
Obstruction Guide 6 100.0%

Other Officers in Winchester

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J A Orndorff 396 21.9%
N P Handl 378 17.8%
N E Campbell 246 29.9%
W T Diberardine 186 43.5%
D M Herbert 177 27.4%

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 Gilcrest have a 21.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 254 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 23% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M J Gilcrest include Traffic Infraction (94 cases), Other (62 cases), DUI / DWI (18 cases), Larceny / Theft (16 cases), Public Intoxication (15 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 18 DUI / DWI cases involving M J Gilcrest in Winchester, 17 reached an outcome and 5.9% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Winchester.
Of 16 Larceny / Theft cases involving M J Gilcrest in Winchester, 14 reached an outcome and 21.4% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Winchester.
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. 254 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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