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M Ringwood

Portsmouth · What happened in 116 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by M Ringwood? 54.5% of their cases were dismissed — above the Portsmouth average.

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M Ringwood
Portsmouth
54.5%
Dismissed
42.9%
Convicted
116
Cases
78th
Percentile
Top charge: Larceny / Theft
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
116 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 116 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Larceny / Theft 100.0% dismissed Trespassing 75.0% dismissed Assault & Battery 100.0% dismissed

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You were arrested by Officer M Ringwood in Portsmouth, which operates as an independent city court separate from surrounding counties. Here's what the data shows: cases involving this officer have a 54.5% dismissal rate—nearly 20 percentage points higher than Virginia's statewide average of 34.7%. This places Ringwood in the 78th percentile for dismissals among officers statewide, meaning his cases are dismissed far more often than typical. With a 42.9% conviction rate, you're more likely to see your case dismissed than result in a conviction, which differs significantly from the statewide pattern where convictions are more common.

The breakdown by charge type matters for your situation. Most of Ringwood's arrests—87 cases—fall under "Other" charges with a 41.8% dismissal rate. However, if you were charged with Larceny/Theft or Assault & Battery, every case in those categories was dismissed. Trespassing charges showed a 75% dismissal rate. Where your specific charge lands in this breakdown will affect your realistic outcome.

Based on 116 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Portsmouth 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
Larceny / Theft Guide 6 100.0%
Trespassing Guide 5 75.0%
Assault & Battery Guide 5 100.0%

Other Officers in Portsmouth

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
D Long 2,452 16.8%
N Pandey 876 42.0%
J Cartwright 638 32.7%
B Walkup 610 35.8%
E Barnes 572 21.7%

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 Ringwood have a 54.5% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 116 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 78% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M Ringwood include Larceny / Theft (6 cases), Trespassing (5 cases), Assault & Battery (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 Larceny / Theft cases involving M Ringwood in Portsmouth, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Portsmouth.
Based on 5 Trespassing cases involving M Ringwood in Portsmouth, 75.0% were dismissed. View full Trespassing outcomes for Portsmouth.
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. 116 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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