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Charged after an arrest by S Drayton? 31.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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S Drayton
Richmond County
31.9%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
65.2%
Convicted
192
Cases
135
Resolved here
44th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
192 cases · 2025

If S Drayton filed your case in Richmond County, here's what the data shows: of 192 cases filed, 135 reached an outcome — 31.9% were dismissed and 65.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 44% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (103 cases, 30.6% dismissed), followed by Other (66 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 192 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Richmond 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 103 30.6%
Other 66 37.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 21 22.2%

Other Officers in Richmond County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
P Carson 316 25.5%
J Mills 263 36.0%
D C Campbell 201 21.9%
A C Hamilton 186 42.7%
C Hathaway 185 19.2%

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 Drayton have a 31.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 192 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 44% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S Drayton include Traffic Infraction (103 cases), Other (66 cases), Reckless Driving (21 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 21 Reckless Driving cases involving S Drayton in Richmond County, 18 reached an outcome and 22.2% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Richmond 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. 192 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

31.9% of this officer's cases in Richmond County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.