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M S Mclaughlin

Chesterfield County · What happened in 250 cases involving this officer

M S Mclaughlin
Chesterfield County
49.7%
Dismissed
48.2%
Convicted
250
Cases
73th
Percentile
Top charge: DUI / DWI
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
250 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by M S Mclaughlin? 49.7% of their cases were dismissed — above the Chesterfield County average.

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What were you charged with?

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

DUI / DWI 13.0% dismissed Drug Possession 50.0% dismissed Failure to Appear 45.0% dismissed Public Intoxication 22.2% dismissed Driving Suspended 27.3% dismissed Reckless Driving 55.6% dismissed

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If M S Mclaughlin filed your case in Chesterfield County, here's what the data shows: 49.7% of their 250 cases were dismissed, and 48.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Chesterfield County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 73% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is DUI / DWI (31 cases, 13.0% dismissed), followed by Drug Possession (28 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 250 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
DUI / DWI Guide 31 13.0%
Drug Possession Guide 28 50.0%
Failure to Appear 25 45.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 11 22.2%
Driving Suspended Guide 11 27.3%
Reckless Driving Guide 10 55.6%
Weapons Offense Guide 7 100.0%
Obstruction Guide 6 16.7%

Other Officers in Chesterfield County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J E Ardis 2,592 18.5%
P M Bishop 2,553 16.3%
S Scott 1,925 17.8%
N A Cardona 1,693 23.8%
L C Curtis 1,323 21.1%

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 S Mclaughlin have a 49.7% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 250 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 73% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M S Mclaughlin include DUI / DWI (31 cases), Drug Possession (28 cases), Failure to Appear (25 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 31 DUI / DWI cases involving M S Mclaughlin in Chesterfield County, 13.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Chesterfield County.
Based on 28 Drug Possession cases involving M S Mclaughlin in Chesterfield County, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession 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, 2023–2024. 250 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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