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Charged after an arrest by N T Dawson? 10.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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N T Dawson
Northumberland County
10.9%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
87.0%
Convicted
71
Cases
8th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
71 cases · 2025

If N T Dawson filed your case in Northumberland County, here's what the data shows: 10.9% of their 71 cases were dismissed, and 87.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 8% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (52 cases, 6.1% 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 71 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Northumberland 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 52 6.1%
Other 11 12.5%

Other Officers in Northumberland County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J L Lepore 91 12.5%
K S Hammell 86 39.7%
D Jenkins 75 27.3%
P T; Jr Lyons 62 8.3%
N S Goodwyn 47 44.7%

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 T Dawson have a 10.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 71 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 8% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving N T Dawson include Traffic Infraction (52 cases), Other (11 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 71 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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