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S Coates — Prince William County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 196 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by S Coates? 35.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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S Coates
Prince William County
35.5%
Dismissed
64.5%
Convicted
196
Cases
51th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
196 cases · 2025
Based on 196 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Public Intoxication 28.6% dismissed Trespassing 100.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 40.0% dismissed

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If S Coates filed your case in Prince William County, here's what the data shows: 35.5% of their 196 cases were dismissed, and 64.5% resulted in conviction. That's near the Prince William County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 51% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (90 cases, 32.3% dismissed), followed by Other (54 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 196 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Prince William 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 90 32.3%
Other 54 31.4%
Public Intoxication Guide 25 28.6%
Trespassing Guide 6 100.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 40.0%

Other Officers in Prince William County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C D Simmons 1,533 42.2%
M S Dean 1,439 37.9%
B T Pellath 1,140 42.4%
R Duncan 1,025 36.7%
Justin Hendrickson 834 26.9%

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 Coates have a 35.5% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 196 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 51% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S Coates include Traffic Infraction (90 cases), Other (54 cases), Public Intoxication (25 cases), Trespassing (6 cases), Driving Suspended (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 25 Public Intoxication cases involving S Coates in Prince William County, 28.6% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Prince William County.
Based on 6 Trespassing cases involving S Coates in Prince William County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Trespassing outcomes for Prince William 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. 196 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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