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Charged after an arrest by Perkins? 42.9% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Perkins
Westmoreland County
42.9%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
57.1%
Convicted
96
Cases
63
Resolved here
66th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
96 cases · 2025

If Perkins filed your case in Westmoreland County, here's what the data shows: of 96 cases filed, 63 reached an outcome — 42.9% were dismissed and 57.1% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 66% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (60 cases, 19.4% dismissed), followed by Other (16 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 96 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Westmoreland County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: July 8, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 60 19.4%
Other 16 75.0%

Other Officers in Westmoreland County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Gass 437 26.5%
Paroskie 413 50.7%
Darby 387 10.8%
Felts 301 15.9%
Mulvena 299 30.9%

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 Perkins have a 42.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 96 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 66% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Perkins include Traffic Infraction (60 cases), Other (16 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. 96 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

42.9% of this officer's cases in Westmoreland County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.