Charged after an arrest by M S Mclaughlin? 57.8% of their cases were dismissed — above the Chesterfield County average.

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M S Mclaughlin
Chesterfield County
57.8%
Dismissed
42.2%
Convicted
106
Cases
84th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
106 cases · 2025

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If M S Mclaughlin filed your case in Chesterfield County, here's what the data shows: 57.8% of their 106 cases were dismissed, and 42.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Chesterfield County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 84% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (45 cases, 66.7% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (12 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 106 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Chesterfield 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
Other 45 66.7%
Traffic Infraction 12 44.4%
DUI / DWI Guide 11 25.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 11 40.0%
Drug Possession Guide 10 66.7%
Failure to Appear 7 100.0%

Other Officers in Chesterfield County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
W C Warriner 1,092 29.4%
P M Bishop 1,051 11.1%
S A Phillips 1,038 26.8%
S Scott 953 21.4%
A L Coe 950 18.5%

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 S Mclaughlin have a 57.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 106 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 84% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M S Mclaughlin include Other (45 cases), Traffic Infraction (12 cases), DUI / DWI (11 cases), Larceny / Theft (11 cases), Drug Possession (10 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 11 DUI / DWI cases involving M S Mclaughlin in Chesterfield County, 25.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Chesterfield County.
Based on 11 Larceny / Theft cases involving M S Mclaughlin in Chesterfield County, 40.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Chesterfield 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. 106 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

57.8% of this officer's cases in Chesterfield County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.