Portsmouth General Dist Court
Portsmouth
71.4%
Dismissed
28.6%
Convicted
59
Cases
90th
Percentile
Top charge: Failure to Appear
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
59 cases · 2023–2024

Charged after an arrest by Portsmouth General Dist Court? 71.4% of their cases were dismissed — above the Portsmouth average.

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If Portsmouth General Dist Court filed your case in Portsmouth, here's what the data shows: 71.4% of their 59 cases were dismissed, and 28.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Portsmouth average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 90% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Failure to Appear (5 cases, 50.0% dismissed). 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 59 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Portsmouth 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
Failure to Appear 5 50.0%

Other Officers in Portsmouth

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
D Long 2,452 16.8%
N Pandey 876 42.0%
J Cartwright 638 32.7%
B Walkup 610 35.8%
E Barnes 572 21.7%

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 Portsmouth General Dist Court have a 71.4% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 59 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 90% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Portsmouth General Dist Court include Failure to Appear (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Failure to Appear cases involving Portsmouth General Dist Court in Portsmouth, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Portsmouth.
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. 59 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

71.4% of this officer's cases in Portsmouth are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.