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Charged after an arrest by M J Roberts? 27.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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M J Roberts
Amelia County
27.4%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
72.2%
Convicted
376
Cases
263
Resolved here
34th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
376 cases · 2025

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

If M J Roberts filed your case in Amelia County, here's what the data shows: of 376 cases filed, 263 reached an outcome — 27.4% were dismissed and 72.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 34% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (194 cases, 28.4% dismissed), followed by Other (116 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 376 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Amelia County 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 Roberts resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalReckless Driving — 23.3% of 43 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Amelia County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 194 28.4%
Other 116 31.8%
Reckless Driving Guide 44 23.3%
Driving Suspended Guide 10 11.1%
DUI / DWI Guide 7 0.0%

Other Officers in Amelia County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Lashway 799 30.6%
Knepper 353 30.6%
Tisdale 315 34.5%
Dews 255 40.7%
Sydnor 212 37.6%

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 Roberts have a 27.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 376 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 34% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M J Roberts include Traffic Infraction (194 cases), Other (116 cases), Reckless Driving (44 cases), Driving Suspended (10 cases), DUI / DWI (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 44 Reckless Driving cases involving M J Roberts in Amelia County, 43 reached an outcome and 23.3% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Amelia County.
Of 10 Driving Suspended cases involving M J Roberts in Amelia County, 9 reached an outcome and 11.1% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Amelia 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. 376 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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