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Charged after an arrest by S A; Ofc Hudson? 37.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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S A; Ofc Hudson
Petersburg
37.7%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
61.9%
Convicted
862
Cases
698
Resolved here
57th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
862 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in S A; Ofc Hudson's cases for your specific charge.

If S A; Ofc Hudson filed your case in Petersburg, here's what the data shows: of 862 cases filed, 698 reached an outcome — 37.7% were dismissed and 61.9% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 57% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (661 cases, 36.9% dismissed), followed by Other (147 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 862 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Petersburg 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 S A; Ofc Hudson resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalObstruction — 100.0% of 2 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 661 36.9%
Other 147 39.4%
Driving Suspended Guide 9 25.0%
Obstruction Guide 8 100.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 8 40.0%
Assault & Battery Guide 5 100.0%

Other Officers in Petersburg

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J; Sgt Parker 734 25.3%
J; Ofc Cuba 521 25.6%
C; Ofc Rogers 415 34.5%
E Joseph Pritchett 342 33.5%
J Evangelista 339 38.4%

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 S A; Ofc Hudson have a 37.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 862 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 57% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S A; Ofc Hudson include Traffic Infraction (661 cases), Other (147 cases), Driving Suspended (9 cases), Obstruction (8 cases), Weapons Offense (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 9 Driving Suspended cases involving S A; Ofc Hudson in Petersburg, 8 reached an outcome and 25.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Petersburg.
Of 8 Obstruction cases involving S A; Ofc Hudson in Petersburg, 2 reached an outcome and 100.0% were dismissed. View full Obstruction outcomes for Petersburg.
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. 862 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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