Charged after an arrest by Officer D Samuels? 57.1% of their cases were dismissed — above the Albemarle County average.

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Officer D Samuels
Albemarle County
57.1%
Dismissed
42.9%
Convicted
21
Cases
84th
Percentile
Top charge: Public Intoxication
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
21 cases · 2025

If Officer D Samuels filed your case in Albemarle County, here's what the data shows: 57.1% of their 21 cases were dismissed, and 42.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Albemarle County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 84% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Public Intoxication (5 cases, 33.3% dismissed). 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 21 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Albemarle 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
Public Intoxication Guide 5 33.3%

Other Officers in Albemarle County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Trooper Ta Schurr 482 37.5%
John Vanwitzenburg 417 40.9%
David Huffman 379 46.2%
Trooper Stagner 369 38.4%
Trooper Gd Mccoy 366 42.4%

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 Officer D Samuels have a 57.1% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 21 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 84% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Officer D Samuels include Public Intoxication (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Public Intoxication cases involving Officer D Samuels in Albemarle County, 33.3% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Albemarle 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. 21 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

57.1% of this officer's cases in Albemarle County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.