Charged after an arrest by Ritter? 40.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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Ritter
Charlottesville
40.4%
Dismissed
57.3%
Convicted
102
Cases
61th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
102 cases · 2025

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If Ritter filed your case in Charlottesville, here's what the data shows: 40.4% of their 102 cases were dismissed, and 57.3% resulted in conviction. That's near the Charlottesville average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 61% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (31 cases, 27.3% dismissed), followed by Public Intoxication (23 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 102 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Charlottesville 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 31 27.3%
Public Intoxication Guide 23 43.5%
Other 22 38.9%
Assault & Battery Guide 7 28.6%
Obstruction Guide 5 80.0%

Other Officers in Charlottesville

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Sandridge 1,462 49.4%
Mullins 933 40.5%
Bench 301 61.5%
Anderson 126 31.3%
Abdelgayed 110 53.0%

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 Ritter have a 40.4% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 102 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 61% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Ritter include Traffic Infraction (31 cases), Public Intoxication (23 cases), Other (22 cases), Assault & Battery (7 cases), Obstruction (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 23 Public Intoxication cases involving Ritter in Charlottesville, 43.5% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Charlottesville.
Based on 7 Assault & Battery cases involving Ritter in Charlottesville, 28.6% were dismissed. View full Assault & Battery outcomes for Charlottesville.
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. 102 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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