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Charged after an arrest by M Jones? 14.6% of their cases were dismissed.

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M Jones
Petersburg
14.6%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
85.4%
Convicted
86
Cases
48
Resolved here
12th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
86 cases · 2025

If M Jones filed your case in Petersburg, here's what the data shows: of 86 cases filed, 48 reached an outcome — 14.6% were dismissed and 85.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 12% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (62 cases, 12.1% dismissed), followed by Other (17 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 86 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Petersburg 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 62 12.1%
Other 17 30.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Petersburg

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
S A; Ofc Hudson 862 37.7%
J; Sgt Parker 734 25.3%
J; Ofc Cuba 521 25.6%
C; Ofc Rogers 415 34.5%
E Joseph Pritchett 342 33.5%

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 Jones have a 14.6% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 86 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 12% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M Jones include Traffic Infraction (62 cases), Other (17 cases), Driving Suspended (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 5 Driving Suspended cases involving M Jones in Petersburg, 3 reached an outcome and 0.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Petersburg.
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. 86 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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