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Charged after an arrest by M Kennedy? 41.3% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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M Kennedy
Norfolk
41.3%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
54.7%
Convicted
88
Cases
75
Resolved here
63th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
88 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

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

If M Kennedy filed your case in Norfolk, here's what the data shows: of 88 cases filed, 75 reached an outcome — 41.3% were dismissed and 54.7% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 63% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (41 cases, 44.1% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (34 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 88 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Norfolk 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
Other 41 44.1%
Traffic Infraction 34 32.1%
Failure to Appear 7 71.4%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 20.0%

Other Officers in Norfolk

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Speeding Sz Photosafe 1,185 97.2%
R M Shepherd 988 17.9%
Red Light Vio Photosafe 936 98.8%
T R Welka 923 26.2%
D Miculita 815 21.0%

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 Kennedy have a 41.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 88 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 63% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M Kennedy include Other (41 cases), Traffic Infraction (34 cases), Failure to Appear (7 cases), Reckless Driving (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 7 Failure to Appear cases involving M Kennedy in Norfolk, 7 reached an outcome and 71.4% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Norfolk.
Of 5 Reckless Driving cases involving M Kennedy in Norfolk, 5 reached an outcome and 20.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Norfolk.
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. 88 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

41.3% of this officer's cases in Norfolk are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.