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M S Mclaughlin — Chesterfield County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 110 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by M S Mclaughlin? 56.0% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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M S Mclaughlin
Chesterfield County
56.0%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
44.0%
Convicted
110
Cases
83th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
110 cases · 2025
Based on 110 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Larceny / Theft 42.9% dismissed DUI / DWI 20.0% dismissed Drug Possession 80.0% dismissed Failure to Appear 66.7% dismissed

If M S Mclaughlin filed your case in Chesterfield County, here's what the data shows: 56.0% of their 110 cases were dismissed, and 44.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 83% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (45 cases, 66.7% dismissed), followed by Larceny / Theft (13 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 110 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving M S Mclaughlin resolve, by charge

Drug Possession 80.0% Failure to Appear 66.7% Larceny / Theft 42.9% DUI / DWI 20.0%

Highest dismissalDrug Possession — 80.0% of 10 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 4 charges by case volume · Chesterfield County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 45 66.7%
Larceny / Theft Guide 13 42.9%
Traffic Infraction 13 40.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 11 20.0%
Drug Possession Guide 10 80.0%
Failure to Appear 7 66.7%

Other Officers in Chesterfield County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
P M Bishop 1,246 11.2%
A L Coe 1,169 17.7%
W C Warriner 1,127 29.9%
S A Phillips 1,112 26.2%
S Scott 1,010 21.6%

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 56.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 110 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 83% 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), Larceny / Theft (13 cases), Traffic Infraction (13 cases), DUI / DWI (11 cases), Drug Possession (10 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 13 Larceny / Theft cases involving M S Mclaughlin in Chesterfield County, 42.9% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Chesterfield County.
Based on 11 DUI / DWI cases involving M S Mclaughlin in Chesterfield County, 20.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI 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. 110 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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