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Charged after an arrest by S A Phillips? 26.2% of their cases were dismissed.

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S A Phillips
Chesterfield County
26.2%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
69.5%
Convicted
1,112
Cases
31th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
1,112 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in S A Phillips's cases for your specific charge.

If S A Phillips filed your case in Chesterfield County, here's what the data shows: 26.2% of their 1,112 cases were dismissed, and 69.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 31% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (575 cases, 30.3% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (506 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 1,112 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Chesterfield 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
Other 575 30.3%
Traffic Infraction 506 18.4%
Failure to Appear 15 90.9%
Reckless Driving Guide 6 33.3%

Other Officers in Chesterfield County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
P M Bishop 1,246 11.2%
A L Coe 1,169 17.7%
W C Warriner 1,127 29.9%
S Scott 1,010 21.6%
S M Cary 933 28.7%

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 Phillips have a 26.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 1,112 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 31% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S A Phillips include Other (575 cases), Traffic Infraction (506 cases), Failure to Appear (15 cases), Reckless Driving (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 15 Failure to Appear cases involving S A Phillips in Chesterfield County, 90.9% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Chesterfield County.
Based on 6 Reckless Driving cases involving S A Phillips in Chesterfield County, 33.3% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Chesterfield 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. 1,112 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

26.2% of this officer's cases in Chesterfield County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.