Charged after an arrest by R J Finn? 75.0% of their cases were dismissed — above the Chesterfield County average.

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R J Finn
Chesterfield County
75.0%
Dismissed
25.0%
Convicted
174
Cases
92th
Percentile
Top charge: Drug Possession
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
174 cases · 2023–2024

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You were arrested by R J Finn in Chesterfield County, and the data shows an unusually high dismissal rate in his cases. Across 174 arrests, 75% were dismissed—more than double Virginia's statewide average of 35%. This puts Finn in the 92nd percentile for dismissal rates among officers, meaning very few officers have higher rates. This pattern suggests cases he files face significant legal obstacles at prosecution. You're statistically more likely to see your case dismissed than convicted, though the outcome depends on your specific charge and case details.

Your charge matters. If you were arrested for a weapons offense, every case Finn filed was dismissed. Drug possession cases show a 78% dismissal rate. Obstruction charges, his least common filing, dismissed 60% of the time. The largest group—"Other" charges comprising 108 cases—dismissed at 71%. Where your charge falls within these categories will shape what you're likely facing. The high dismissal rates across the board suggest patterns in how Finn's arrests are built or presented that prosecutors or courts find insufficient.

Based on 174 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Chesterfield County 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
Drug Possession Guide 40 78.3%
Weapons Offense Guide 15 100.0%
Failure to Appear 9 83.3%
Obstruction Guide 7 66.7%

Other Officers in Chesterfield County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J E Ardis 2,592 18.5%
P M Bishop 2,553 16.3%
S Scott 1,925 17.8%
N A Cardona 1,693 23.8%
L C Curtis 1,323 21.1%

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 R J Finn have a 75.0% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 174 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 92% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving R J Finn include Drug Possession (40 cases), Weapons Offense (15 cases), Failure to Appear (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 40 Drug Possession cases involving R J Finn in Chesterfield County, 78.3% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Chesterfield County.
Based on 15 Weapons Offense cases involving R J Finn in Chesterfield County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Chesterfield 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, 2023–2024. 174 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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