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Charged after an arrest by Ma Phillips? 45.4% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Ma Phillips
Salem
45.4%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
54.6%
Convicted
157
Cases
70th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
157 cases · 2025

If Ma Phillips filed your case in Salem, here's what the data shows: 45.4% of their 157 cases were dismissed, and 54.6% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 70% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (118 cases, 42.0% dismissed), followed by Other (15 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 157 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Salem 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
Traffic Infraction 118 42.0%
Other 15 70.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 9 50.0%

Other Officers in Salem

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Mj Duhon 835 47.5%
Cn Gardner 377 35.1%
Bj Whitfield 260 42.4%
Ar Warren 220 39.4%
Rj Mcgee 206 31.9%

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 Ma Phillips have a 45.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 157 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 70% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Ma Phillips include Traffic Infraction (118 cases), Other (15 cases), Reckless Driving (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 9 Reckless Driving cases involving Ma Phillips in Salem, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Salem.
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. 157 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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