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M L Paxton — Alleghany County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 87 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by M L Paxton? 38.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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M L Paxton
Alleghany County
38.7%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
61.3%
Convicted
87
Cases
58th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
87 cases · 2025
Based on 87 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Larceny / Theft 50.0% dismissed Drug Possession 100.0% dismissed

If M L Paxton filed your case in Alleghany County, here's what the data shows: 38.7% of their 87 cases were dismissed, and 61.3% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 58% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (47 cases, 43.2% dismissed), followed by Other (18 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 87 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Alleghany 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
Traffic Infraction 47 43.2%
Other 18 35.7%
Larceny / Theft Guide 6 50.0%
Drug Possession Guide 5 100.0%

Other Officers in Alleghany County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
E R Mann 1,234 31.0%
J W Mullins 1,104 38.7%
J L Vinson 755 50.2%
J R Wright 484 33.1%
B Hobbs 451 20.5%

Common Questions

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 L Paxton have a 38.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 87 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 58% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M L Paxton include Traffic Infraction (47 cases), Other (18 cases), Larceny / Theft (6 cases), Drug Possession (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 Larceny / Theft cases involving M L Paxton in Alleghany County, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Alleghany County.
Based on 5 Drug Possession cases involving M L Paxton in Alleghany County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Alleghany 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. 87 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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