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P W Zeliff

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P W Zeliff
Virginia Beach
39.0%
Dismissed
59.6%
Convicted
533
Cases
56th
Percentile
Top charge: DUI / DWI
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
533 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by P W Zeliff? 39.0% of their cases were dismissed — above the Virginia Beach average.

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What were you charged with?

See what happened in P W Zeliff's cases for your specific charge.

DUI / DWI 5.1% dismissed Weapons Offense 54.2% dismissed Drug Possession 85.7% dismissed Driving Suspended 50.0% dismissed Obstruction 53.8% dismissed Public Intoxication 100.0% dismissed

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You were arrested by Officer P W Zeliff in Virginia Beach, and your case is heading into the local court system. Overall, Zeliff's dismissal rate is 39 percent—noticeably higher than Virginia's statewide average of 34.7 percent. This means cases this officer brings are somewhat more likely to get dismissed than typical. However, 59.6 percent of Zeliff's cases end in conviction, so dismissal isn't the most common outcome. The variation depends heavily on what you were charged with.

The type of charge you're facing matters significantly here. If you were charged with drug possession, you're in a category with an 85.7 percent dismissal rate across Zeliff's cases. Weapons offenses also see high dismissals at 54.2 percent. But DUI/DWI charges tell a different story—only 5.1 percent get dismissed. The largest group of Zeliff's arrests fall under "Other" charges, which have a 39.1 percent dismissal rate, roughly matching the officer's overall pattern.

Based on 533 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Virginia Beach District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
DUI / DWI Guide 56 5.1%
Weapons Offense Guide 46 54.2%
Drug Possession Guide 24 85.7%
Driving Suspended Guide 15 50.0%
Obstruction Guide 14 53.8%
Public Intoxication Guide 5 100.0%
Disorderly Conduct 5 80.0%

Other Officers in Virginia Beach

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Court 4,477 45.2%
D W Price 2,742 29.4%
C E Bertram 2,622 27.8%
J S Keeney 2,456 30.0%
S D Simmons 2,318 38.2%

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 W Zeliff have a 39.0% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 533 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 56% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving P W Zeliff include DUI / DWI (56 cases), Weapons Offense (46 cases), Drug Possession (24 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 56 DUI / DWI cases involving P W Zeliff in Virginia Beach, 5.1% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Virginia Beach.
Based on 46 Weapons Offense cases involving P W Zeliff in Virginia Beach, 54.2% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Virginia Beach.
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, 2023–2024. 533 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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