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P L Dayton — Mecklenburg County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 105 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by P L Dayton? 18.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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P L Dayton
Mecklenburg County
18.5%
Dismissed
81.5%
Convicted
105
Cases
18th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
105 cases · 2025
Based on 105 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If P L Dayton filed your case in Mecklenburg County, here's what the data shows: 18.5% of their 105 cases were dismissed, and 81.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Mecklenburg County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 18% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (68 cases, 11.1% dismissed), followed by Other (37 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 105 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Mecklenburg 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 68 11.1%
Other 37 27.6%

Other Officers in Mecklenburg County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M A Wilkinson 475 23.3%
J Pelletier 367 20.8%
A E Martin 341 8.0%
T Rose 335 21.1%
J Kempo 333 7.2%

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 P L Dayton have a 18.5% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 105 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 18% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving P L Dayton include Traffic Infraction (68 cases), Other (37 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. 105 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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