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Charged after an arrest by Matkins? 6.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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Matkins
Hanover County
6.5%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
80.6%
Convicted
41
Cases
4th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
41 cases · 2025

If Matkins filed your case in Hanover County, here's what the data shows: 6.5% of their 41 cases were dismissed, and 80.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 4% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (22 cases, 8.3% dismissed), followed by Other (11 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 41 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Hanover 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 22 8.3%
Other 11 9.1%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Hanover County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
G Stephenson 985 6.6%
J. S. Gomes 506 23.1%
J. L. Luck 430 28.8%
J Moore 405 12.2%
G Zaki 404 11.9%

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 Matkins have a 6.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 41 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 4% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Matkins include Traffic Infraction (22 cases), Other (11 cases), Reckless Driving (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Reckless Driving cases involving Matkins in Hanover County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Hanover 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. 41 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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