Charged after an arrest by R Mendez? 39.6% of their cases were dismissed.

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R Mendez
Norfolk
39.6%
Dismissed
58.4%
Convicted
140
Cases
60th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
140 cases · 2025

If R Mendez filed your case in Norfolk, here's what the data shows: 39.6% of their 140 cases were dismissed, and 58.4% resulted in conviction. That's near the Norfolk average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 60% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (80 cases, 35.6% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (55 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 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
Other 80 35.6%
Traffic Infraction 55 48.7%
Failure to Appear 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Norfolk

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Ert 6,255 88.1%
Speeding Sz Photosafe 1,079 97.2%
R M Shepherd 908 16.8%
Red Light Vio Photosafe 852 98.9%
T R Welka 829 26.5%

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 Mendez have a 39.6% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 140 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 60% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving R Mendez include Other (80 cases), Traffic Infraction (55 cases), Failure to Appear (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Failure to Appear cases involving R Mendez in Norfolk, 0.0% 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. 140 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

39.6% of this officer's cases in Norfolk are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.