Charged after an arrest by Officer Pd Hale? 24.2% of their cases were dismissed.

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Officer Pd Hale
Montgomery County
24.2%
Dismissed
75.8%
Convicted
60
Cases
28th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
60 cases · 2025

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If Officer Pd Hale filed your case in Montgomery County, here's what the data shows: 24.2% of their 60 cases were dismissed, and 75.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Montgomery County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 28% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (17 cases, 25.0% dismissed), followed by Drug Possession (13 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 60 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Montgomery 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 17 25.0%
Drug Possession Guide 13 100.0%
Other 13 33.3%
Larceny / Theft Guide 9 0.0%

Other Officers in Montgomery County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Trooper J Crewe 822 50.1%
Trooper Rd Alley 467 26.5%
Trooper J Weast 449 26.2%
Trooper J Simone 397 33.1%
Trooper Dt Perkins 390 48.4%

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 Pd Hale have a 24.2% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 60 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 28% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Officer Pd Hale include Traffic Infraction (17 cases), Drug Possession (13 cases), Other (13 cases), Larceny / Theft (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 13 Drug Possession cases involving Officer Pd Hale in Montgomery County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Montgomery County.
Based on 9 Larceny / Theft cases involving Officer Pd Hale in Montgomery County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Montgomery 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. 60 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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