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Charged after an arrest by R Pierce? 42.4% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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R Pierce
Portsmouth
42.4%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
57.6%
Convicted
82
Cases
65th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
82 cases · 2025

If R Pierce filed your case in Portsmouth, here's what the data shows: 42.4% of their 82 cases were dismissed, and 57.6% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 65% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (30 cases, 45.0% dismissed), followed by Other (20 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 82 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Portsmouth 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 30 45.0%
Other 20 41.2%
Driving Suspended Guide 8 12.5%

Other Officers in Portsmouth

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
D Long 1,066 13.3%
F Pulleyiii 836 24.5%
A Dorr 677 21.2%
E Barnes 370 18.9%
J Robinson 367 17.1%

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 Pierce have a 42.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 82 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 65% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving R Pierce include Traffic Infraction (30 cases), Other (20 cases), Driving Suspended (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 8 Driving Suspended cases involving R Pierce in Portsmouth, 12.5% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Portsmouth.
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. 82 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

42.4% of this officer's cases in Portsmouth are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.