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S Adams — Northampton County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 566 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by S Adams? 28.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 92% of S Adams's 566 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

S Adams
Northampton County
28.5%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
71.5%
Convicted
566
Cases
36th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
566 cases · 2025
Based on 566 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If S Adams filed your case in Northampton County, here's what the data shows: 28.5% of their 566 cases were dismissed, and 71.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 36% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (520 cases, 31.5% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (25 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 566 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Northampton 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
Traffic Infraction 520 31.5%
Reckless Driving Guide 25 8.3%
Other 16 8.3%

Other Officers in Northampton County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
David Wayne Hall 3,105 23.1%
Anthony Owens 2,111 19.6%
Jerry K Brady 1,803 59.3%
Davonte J Cobb 1,668 18.0%
Justin R Smith 1,334 32.3%

Common Questions

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 Adams have a 28.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 566 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 36% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S Adams include Traffic Infraction (520 cases), Reckless Driving (25 cases), Other (16 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 25 Reckless Driving cases involving S Adams in Northampton County, 8.3% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Northampton 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. 566 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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