Charged after an arrest by R Askew? 32.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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R Askew
Newport News
32.7%
Dismissed
63.5%
Convicted
68
Cases
43th
Percentile
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
68 cases · 2023–2024

You were arrested by Officer Askew in Newport News, and your case follows a familiar pattern for this officer's work. Officer Askew dismisses cases at a rate of 32.7 percent, which is slightly below Virginia's statewide average of 34.7 percent. About 63.5 percent of cases result in conviction. This places Officer Askew in the middle range compared to other officers—not an outlier in either direction. The dismissal rate suggests cases have a reasonable chance of being dropped, though convictions remain the more common outcome.

Almost all of Officer Askew's arrests fall under "Other" charges, which represents 62 of the 68 total cases. These cases have a dismissal rate of 31.9 percent. Without knowing your specific charge category, understand that dismissals happen in roughly one of every three cases this officer handles, while two of every three typically end in conviction. Your situation depends heavily on the details of your arrest and the specific evidence involved.

Based on 68 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Newport News District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: December 2024

Other Officers in Newport News

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Commonwealth Of Virginia 3,881 56.9%
C Mazzucca 992 49.7%
H Enslen 803 43.8%
Starzewski; Trp 802 19.5%
H Blanchard 753 16.9%

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 R Askew have a 32.7% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 68 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 43% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
Detailed charge breakdown is available in the table above.
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. 68 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

32.7% of this officer's cases in Newport News are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.