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Charged after an arrest by N P Handl? 17.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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N P Handl
Winchester
17.8%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
82.2%
Convicted
378
Cases
17th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
378 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in N P Handl's cases for your specific charge.

If N P Handl filed your case in Winchester, here's what the data shows: 17.8% of their 378 cases were dismissed, and 82.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 17% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (291 cases, 19.8% dismissed), followed by Other (47 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 378 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Winchester 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving N P Handl resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalLarceny / Theft — 66.7% of 7 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Winchester · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 291 19.8%
Other 47 12.5%
Driving Suspended Guide 16 0.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 7 66.7%
Public Intoxication Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Winchester

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J A Orndorff 396 21.9%
M J Gilcrest 254 21.7%
N E Campbell 246 29.9%
W T Diberardine 186 43.5%
D M Herbert 177 27.4%

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 N P Handl have a 17.8% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 378 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 17% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving N P Handl include Traffic Infraction (291 cases), Other (47 cases), Driving Suspended (16 cases), Larceny / Theft (7 cases), Public Intoxication (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 16 Driving Suspended cases involving N P Handl in Winchester, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Winchester.
Based on 7 Larceny / Theft cases involving N P Handl in Winchester, 66.7% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Winchester.
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. 378 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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