Charged after an arrest by S H; Dep Pennington? 31.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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S H; Dep Pennington
New Kent County
31.4%
Dismissed
68.6%
Convicted
76
Cases
40th
Percentile
Top charge: DUI / DWI
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
76 cases · 2023–2024

If S H; Dep Pennington filed your case in New Kent County, here's what the data shows: 31.4% of their 76 cases were dismissed, and 68.6% resulted in conviction. That's near the New Kent County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 40% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is DUI / DWI (6 cases, 20.0% dismissed). 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 76 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at New Kent County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
DUI / DWI Guide 6 20.0%

Other Officers in New Kent County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J E; Tpr Shaw 2,295 24.5%
J M; Trpr Tucker 1,570 26.5%
N E; Trpr Gray 1,422 26.6%
B L; Trpr Martin 1,315 28.3%
J T; Trpr Kilman 1,253 14.2%

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 H; Dep Pennington have a 31.4% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 76 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 40% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S H; Dep Pennington include DUI / DWI (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 DUI / DWI cases involving S H; Dep Pennington in New Kent County, 20.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for New Kent 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, 2023–2024. 76 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

31.4% of this officer's cases in New Kent County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.