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Charged after an arrest by M Morse? 40.7% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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M Morse
Norfolk
40.7%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
56.4%
Convicted
174
Cases
62th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
174 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

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

If M Morse filed your case in Norfolk, here's what the data shows: 40.7% of their 174 cases were dismissed, and 56.4% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 62% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (100 cases, 35.4% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (52 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 174 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: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 100 35.4%
Traffic Infraction 52 53.8%
Failure to Appear 11 60.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 7 0.0%

Other Officers in Norfolk

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Ert 6,851 88.1%
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%

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 Morse have a 40.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 174 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 62% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M Morse include Other (100 cases), Traffic Infraction (52 cases), Failure to Appear (11 cases), DUI / DWI (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 11 Failure to Appear cases involving M Morse in Norfolk, 60.0% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Norfolk.
Based on 7 DUI / DWI cases involving M Morse in Norfolk, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI 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. 174 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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