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R M Shepherd

Norfolk · What happened in 2,150 cases involving this officer

R M Shepherd
Norfolk
19.6%
Dismissed
79.2%
Convicted
2,150
Cases
18th
Percentile
Top charge: Failure to Appear
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
2,150 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by R M Shepherd? 19.6% of their cases were dismissed.

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Failure to Appear 61.5% dismissed DUI / DWI 8.3% dismissed

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If R M Shepherd filed your case in Norfolk, here's what the data shows: 19.6% of their 2,150 cases were dismissed, and 79.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Norfolk average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 18% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Failure to Appear (36 cases, 61.5% dismissed), followed by DUI / DWI (12 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 2,150 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Failure to Appear 36 61.5%
DUI / DWI Guide 12 8.3%

Other Officers in Norfolk

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
G A Countryman 1,537 21.1%
T R Welka 1,501 25.9%
G B Erwin 1,230 19.2%
J Keeney 1,223 34.6%
M A Catalano 1,180 17.6%

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 19.6% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 2,150 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 18% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving R M Shepherd include Failure to Appear (36 cases), DUI / DWI (12 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 36 Failure to Appear cases involving R M Shepherd in Norfolk, 61.5% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Norfolk.
Based on 12 DUI / DWI cases involving R M Shepherd in Norfolk, 8.3% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI 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, 2023–2024. 2,150 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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