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R M Shepherd — Norfolk Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 908 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by R M Shepherd? 16.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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R M Shepherd
Norfolk
16.8%
Dismissed
82.8%
Convicted
908
Cases
16th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
908 cases · 2025
Based on 908 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If R M Shepherd filed your case in Norfolk, here's what the data shows: 16.8% of their 908 cases were dismissed, and 82.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Norfolk average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 16% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (517 cases, 11.9% dismissed), followed by Other (380 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 908 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Norfolk 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 517 11.9%
Other 380 20.5%
Failure to Appear 10 66.7%

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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 M Shepherd have a 16.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 908 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 16% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving R M Shepherd include Traffic Infraction (517 cases), Other (380 cases), Failure to Appear (10 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 Failure to Appear cases involving R M Shepherd in Norfolk, 66.7% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Norfolk.
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. 908 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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