Charged after an arrest by R O'Shaughnessy? 18.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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R O'Shaughnessy
Goochland County
18.9%
Dismissed
81.1%
Convicted
163
Cases
18th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
163 cases · 2025

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If R O'Shaughnessy filed your case in Goochland County, here's what the data shows: 18.9% of their 163 cases were dismissed, and 81.1% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Goochland County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 18% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (106 cases, 19.0% dismissed), followed by Other (38 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 163 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Goochland County 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 106 19.0%
Other 38 19.2%
Trespassing Guide 7 28.6%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Goochland County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
E Todd 718 18.0%
T Plecker 651 16.0%
H Mccoy 407 23.4%
J Wyatt 353 12.4%
J Wittusen 274 8.6%

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 O'Shaughnessy have a 18.9% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 163 cases from 2025 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 O'Shaughnessy include Traffic Infraction (106 cases), Other (38 cases), Trespassing (7 cases), Driving Suspended (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 7 Trespassing cases involving R O'Shaughnessy in Goochland County, 28.6% were dismissed. View full Trespassing outcomes for Goochland County.
Based on 5 Driving Suspended cases involving R O'Shaughnessy in Goochland County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Goochland County.
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. 163 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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