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S H Tama

Prince William County · What happened in 109 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by S H Tama? 39.7% of their cases were dismissed — above the Prince William County average.

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S H Tama
Prince William County
39.7%
Dismissed
60.3%
Convicted
109
Cases
57th
Percentile
Top charge: DUI / DWI
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
109 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 109 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

You were arrested by Officer S H Tama in Prince William County. Looking at the data from 109 cases, 60.3% resulted in convictions while 39.7% were dismissed. That dismissal rate is actually 5 percentage points higher than Virginia's statewide average of 34.7%, which puts this officer in the 57th percentile among Virginia officers. This suggests cases filed by this officer are slightly more likely to be dismissed than the typical pattern statewide, though convictions still remain the more common outcome.

The vast majority of cases—91 out of 109—fall into a category labeled "Other," which had a 39.2% dismissal rate. Officer Tama also filed 13 DUI/DWI charges, though those had a notably lower dismissal rate of 25%. Your specific outcome will depend heavily on what charge you're facing and the individual circumstances of your arrest, since dismissal rates vary considerably across charge types.

Based on 109 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
DUI / DWI Guide 13 25.0%

Other Officers in Prince William County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
R Duncan 2,129 39.4%
D A Mauck 1,650 33.3%
A Budd 1,538 24.4%
Robert Ovalle 1,496 33.3%
J A Lowe 1,204 37.9%

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 H Tama have a 39.7% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 109 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 57% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S H Tama include DUI / DWI (13 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 13 DUI / DWI cases involving S H Tama in Prince William County, 25.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI 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, 2023–2024. 109 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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