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Charged after an arrest by M Yowell? 9.2% of their cases were dismissed.

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M Yowell
Orange County
9.2%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
88.3%
Convicted
410
Cases
206
Resolved here
6th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
410 cases · 2025

If M Yowell filed your case in Orange County, here's what the data shows: of 410 cases filed, 206 reached an outcome — 9.2% were dismissed and 88.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 6% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (314 cases, 9.0% dismissed), followed by Other (78 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 410 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Orange County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: July 8, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 314 9.0%
Other 78 3.6%
Reckless Driving Guide 15 33.3%

Other Officers in Orange County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
S Schirtzinger 842 12.4%
B G. Little 837 10.7%
C Padot 467 7.2%
A Branham 426 22.1%
A Rock 405 13.9%

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 Yowell have a 9.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 410 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 6% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M Yowell include Traffic Infraction (314 cases), Other (78 cases), Reckless Driving (15 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 15 Reckless Driving cases involving M Yowell in Orange County, 15 reached an outcome and 33.3% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Orange 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. 410 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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