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Matthew C Dodson — Rappahannock County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 170 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Matthew C Dodson? 27.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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Matthew C Dodson
Rappahannock County
27.4%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
70.5%
Convicted
170
Cases
95
Resolved here
34th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
170 cases · 2025
Based on 170 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Matthew C Dodson filed your case in Rappahannock County, here's what the data shows: of 170 cases filed, 95 reached an outcome — 27.4% were dismissed and 70.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 34% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (131 cases, 30.6% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (26 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 170 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Rappahannock 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 131 30.6%
Reckless Driving Guide 26 12.5%
Other 11 57.1%

Other Officers in Rappahannock County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
S J Riddle 993 40.6%
E B Smith 686 31.9%
D C Brydge 255 20.2%
John Alishauskas 220 15.1%
Matthew Bennett 184 23.3%

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 Matthew C Dodson have a 27.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 170 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 34% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Matthew C Dodson include Traffic Infraction (131 cases), Reckless Driving (26 cases), Other (11 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 26 Reckless Driving cases involving Matthew C Dodson in Rappahannock County, 24 reached an outcome and 12.5% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Rappahannock 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. 170 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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