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Charged after an arrest by P W Scott? 37.2% of their cases were dismissed.

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P W Scott
Waynesboro
37.2%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
62.8%
Convicted
77
Cases
55th
Percentile
Top charge: Larceny / Theft
77 cases · 2025

If P W Scott filed your case in Waynesboro, here's what the data shows: 37.2% of their 77 cases were dismissed, and 62.8% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 55% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Larceny / Theft (25 cases, 12.5% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (23 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 77 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Waynesboro 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
Larceny / Theft Guide 25 12.5%
Traffic Infraction 23 28.6%
Other 10 100.0%

Other Officers in Waynesboro

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
R G Dean 248 25.3%
J W Hensell 210 28.5%
H A Cook 165 31.0%
S A Collins 133 32.4%
B P Mawyer 93 33.3%

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 W Scott have a 37.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 77 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 55% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving P W Scott include Larceny / Theft (25 cases), Traffic Infraction (23 cases), Other (10 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 25 Larceny / Theft cases involving P W Scott in Waynesboro, 12.5% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Waynesboro.
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. 77 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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