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M; Ofc Howell

Petersburg · What happened in 611 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by M; Ofc Howell? 19.2% of their cases were dismissed.

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M; Ofc Howell
Petersburg
19.2%
Dismissed
72.1%
Convicted
611
Cases
17th
Percentile
Top charge: Reckless Driving
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
611 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 611 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in M; Ofc Howell's cases for your specific charge.

Reckless Driving 3.8% dismissed Driving Suspended 10.0% dismissed

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If M; Ofc Howell filed your case in Petersburg, here's what the data shows: 19.2% of their 611 cases were dismissed, and 72.1% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Petersburg average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 17% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Reckless Driving (53 cases, 3.8% dismissed), followed by Driving Suspended (21 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 611 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Reckless Driving Guide 53 3.8%
Driving Suspended Guide 21 10.0%

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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; Ofc Howell have a 19.2% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 611 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 17% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M; Ofc Howell include Reckless Driving (53 cases), Driving Suspended (21 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 53 Reckless Driving cases involving M; Ofc Howell in Petersburg, 3.8% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Petersburg.
Based on 21 Driving Suspended cases involving M; Ofc Howell in Petersburg, 10.0% 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, 2023–2024. 611 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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