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Charged after an arrest by R M Shepherd? 17.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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R M Shepherd
Norfolk
17.9%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
81.8%
Convicted
988
Cases
17th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
988 cases · 2025

If R M Shepherd filed your case in Norfolk, here's what the data shows: 17.9% of their 988 cases were dismissed, and 81.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 17% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (564 cases, 12.9% dismissed), followed by Other (412 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 988 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 564 12.9%
Other 412 21.8%
Failure to Appear 10 66.7%

Other Officers in Norfolk

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Ert 6,851 88.1%
Speeding Sz Photosafe 1,185 97.2%
Red Light Vio Photosafe 936 98.8%
T R Welka 923 26.2%
D Miculita 815 21.0%

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 17.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 988 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 17% 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 (564 cases), Other (412 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. 988 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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