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Charged after an arrest by Peters; Dep? 29.2% of their cases were dismissed.

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Peters; Dep
Madison County
29.2%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
69.4%
Convicted
132
Cases
72
Resolved here
38th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
132 cases · 2025

If Peters; Dep filed your case in Madison County, here's what the data shows: of 132 cases filed, 72 reached an outcome — 29.2% were dismissed and 69.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 38% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (86 cases, 29.5% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (33 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 132 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Madison 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
Other 86 29.5%
Traffic Infraction 33 18.8%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 60.0%

Other Officers in Madison County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Shelton; Tpr 459 20.5%
B W; Tpr Coleman 274 29.7%
Kitts; Dep 256 23.7%
Fincham; Dep 186 14.7%
B; Dep Fincham 153 13.1%

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 Peters; Dep have a 29.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 132 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 38% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Peters; Dep include Other (86 cases), Traffic Infraction (33 cases), Reckless Driving (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 5 Reckless Driving cases involving Peters; Dep in Madison County, 5 reached an outcome and 60.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Madison 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. 132 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

29.2% of this officer's cases in Madison County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.