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Charged after an arrest by Pickel? 28.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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Pickel
Washington County
28.3%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
71.1%
Convicted
244
Cases
36th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
244 cases · 2025

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See what happened in Pickel's cases for your specific charge.

If Pickel filed your case in Washington County, here's what the data shows: 28.3% of their 244 cases were dismissed, and 71.1% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 36% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (172 cases, 27.8% dismissed), followed by Other (49 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 244 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Washington 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 172 27.8%
Other 49 31.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 13 16.7%
Driving Suspended Guide 7 28.6%

Other Officers in Washington County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Shepherd 5,003 17.9%
J Burton 845 20.7%
Combs 834 15.9%
T Chapman 621 23.0%
B Stainker 484 26.5%

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 Pickel have a 28.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 244 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 36% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Pickel include Traffic Infraction (172 cases), Other (49 cases), Reckless Driving (13 cases), Driving Suspended (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 13 Reckless Driving cases involving Pickel in Washington County, 16.7% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Washington County.
Based on 7 Driving Suspended cases involving Pickel in Washington County, 28.6% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Washington 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. 244 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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