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Charged after an arrest by M S; Ofc Edwards? 71.4% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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M S; Ofc Edwards
Petersburg
71.4%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
19.0%
Convicted
23
Cases
92th
Percentile
23 cases · 2025

If M S; Ofc Edwards filed your case in Petersburg, here's what the data shows: 71.4% of their 23 cases were dismissed, and 19.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 92% of Virginia officers.

Based on 23 public court records, 2025. 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: May 2, 2026

Other Officers in Petersburg

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
S A; Ofc Hudson 862 37.7%
J; Sgt Parker 734 25.3%
J; Ofc Cuba 521 25.6%
C; Ofc Rogers 415 34.5%
E Joseph Pritchett 342 33.5%

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; Ofc Edwards have a 71.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 23 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 92% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
Detailed charge breakdown is available in the table above.
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. 23 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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