Charged after an arrest by M Laing? 63.6% of their cases were dismissed — above the Chesapeake average.

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M Laing
Chesapeake
63.6%
Dismissed
36.4%
Convicted
23
Cases
88th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
23 cases · 2025

If M Laing filed your case in Chesapeake, here's what the data shows: 63.6% of their 23 cases were dismissed, and 36.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Chesapeake average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 88% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (7 cases, 75.0% dismissed), followed by DUI / DWI (6 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 23 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Chesapeake 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 7 75.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 6 33.3%
Traffic Infraction 6 50.0%

Other Officers in Chesapeake

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Z Caprio 1,385 6.6%
J Cook 1,107 7.9%
C Turner 1,072 7.8%
A Phillips 871 21.9%
L Beall 816 15.6%

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 Laing have a 63.6% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 23 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 88% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M Laing include Other (7 cases), DUI / DWI (6 cases), Traffic Infraction (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 DUI / DWI cases involving M Laing in Chesapeake, 33.3% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Chesapeake.
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. 23 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

63.6% of this officer's cases in Chesapeake are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.