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Charged after an arrest by Ruppert? 27.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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Ruppert
Nottoway County
27.9%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
68.8%
Convicted
203
Cases
154
Resolved here
35th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
203 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Ruppert's cases for your specific charge.

If Ruppert filed your case in Nottoway County, here's what the data shows: of 203 cases filed, 154 reached an outcome — 27.9% were dismissed and 68.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 35% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (75 cases, 27.7% dismissed), followed by Other (74 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 203 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Nottoway County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: July 8, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving Ruppert resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalWeapons Offense — 50.0% of 2 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 4 charges by case volume · Nottoway County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 75 27.7%
Other 74 32.8%
Public Intoxication Guide 15 25.0%
Drug Possession Guide 12 0.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 9 0.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 5 50.0%

Other Officers in Nottoway County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Herlong 809 28.1%
Cavanna 443 30.6%
Baugus 268 37.2%
Dowdy 263 35.9%
Wallace 152 25.8%

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 Ruppert have a 27.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 203 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 35% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Ruppert include Traffic Infraction (75 cases), Other (74 cases), Public Intoxication (15 cases), Drug Possession (12 cases), DUI / DWI (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 15 Public Intoxication cases involving Ruppert in Nottoway County, 12 reached an outcome and 25.0% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Nottoway County.
Of 12 Drug Possession cases involving Ruppert in Nottoway County, 0 reached an outcome and 0.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Nottoway 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. 203 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

27.9% of this officer's cases in Nottoway County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.