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Charged after an arrest by M J Kline? 13.2% of their cases were dismissed.

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M J Kline
Southampton County
13.2%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
86.4%
Convicted
325
Cases
11th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
325 cases · 2025

If M J Kline filed your case in Southampton County, here's what the data shows: 13.2% of their 325 cases were dismissed, and 86.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 11% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (184 cases, 14.3% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (91 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 325 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Southampton County 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
Other 184 14.3%
Traffic Infraction 91 18.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 50 4.3%

Other Officers in Southampton County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C Taylor 769 18.9%
M Fuhrmann 690 13.6%
M Porter 563 24.6%
Sgt Brozzo 473 21.3%
B Edwards 383 27.3%

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 Kline have a 13.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 325 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 11% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M J Kline include Other (184 cases), Traffic Infraction (91 cases), Reckless Driving (50 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 50 Reckless Driving cases involving M J Kline in Southampton County, 4.3% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Southampton County.
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. 325 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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