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R Kennedy — Portsmouth Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 140 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by R Kennedy? 20.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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R Kennedy
Portsmouth
20.9%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
77.9%
Convicted
140
Cases
22th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
140 cases · 2025
Based on 140 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Reckless Driving 6.2% dismissed Driving Suspended 20.0% dismissed Failure to Appear 100.0% dismissed

If R Kennedy filed your case in Portsmouth, here's what the data shows: 20.9% of their 140 cases were dismissed, and 77.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 22% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (107 cases, 19.6% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (16 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 140 public court records, 2025. 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: May 2, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving R Kennedy resolve, by charge

Failure to Appear 100.0% Driving Suspended 20.0% Reckless Driving 6.2%

Highest dismissalFailure to Appear — 100.0% of 6 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Portsmouth · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 107 19.6%
Reckless Driving Guide 16 6.2%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 20.0%
Failure to Appear 6 100.0%

Other Officers in Portsmouth

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
D Long 1,066 13.3%
F Pulleyiii 836 24.5%
A Dorr 677 21.2%
E Barnes 370 18.9%
J Robinson 367 17.1%

Common Questions

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 Kennedy have a 20.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 140 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 22% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving R Kennedy include Traffic Infraction (107 cases), Reckless Driving (16 cases), Driving Suspended (6 cases), Failure to Appear (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 16 Reckless Driving cases involving R Kennedy in Portsmouth, 6.2% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Portsmouth.
Based on 6 Driving Suspended cases involving R Kennedy in Portsmouth, 20.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended 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, 2025. 140 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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