Charged after an arrest by R O'Shaughnessy? 19.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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R O'Shaughnessy
Goochland County
19.5%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
80.5%
Convicted
173
Cases
19th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
173 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in R O'Shaughnessy's cases for your specific charge.

If R O'Shaughnessy filed your case in Goochland County, here's what the data shows: 19.5% of their 173 cases were dismissed, and 80.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 19% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (115 cases, 20.6% dismissed), followed by Other (39 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 173 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 115 20.6%
Other 39 18.5%
Trespassing Guide 7 28.6%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Goochland County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
E Todd 847 18.0%
T Plecker 658 17.2%
H Mccoy 408 23.3%
J Wyatt 359 13.0%
N Berry 344 21.1%

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 19.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 173 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 19% 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 (115 cases), Other (39 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. 173 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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