What is the case dismissal rate for cases involving S J Gwaltney?

Cases involving S J Gwaltney have a 28.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 161 resolved cases of 190 from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 35% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.

What types of charges appear in S J Gwaltney's case records?

The most common charges in cases involving S J Gwaltney include Traffic Infraction, Other, DUI / DWI, based on public court records.

What happens with DUI / DWI cases involving S J Gwaltney in Chesterfield County?

Of 12 DUI / DWI cases involving S J Gwaltney in Chesterfield County, 11 reached an outcome; 27.3% of those were dismissed. View the full DUI / DWI outcomes for Chesterfield County at virginiacourtfile.com.

S J Gwaltney — Chesterfield County

Name: S J Gwaltney — Chesterfield County Case Records (2025)
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Charged after an arrest by S J Gwaltney? 28.0% of their cases were dismissed.

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S J Gwaltney

Chesterfield County

28.0%

Dismissed

▼ vs 40.5% statewide

67.7%

Convicted

190

Cases

161

Resolved here

35th

Percentile

Top charge: Traffic Infraction

190 cases · 2025

Based on 190 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

DUI / DWI 27.3% dismissed Reckless Driving 66.7% dismissed Failure to Appear 50.0% dismissed

If S J Gwaltney filed your case in Chesterfield County, here's what the data shows: of 190 cases filed, 161 reached an outcome — 28.0% were dismissed and 67.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 35% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (80 cases, 19.1% dismissed), followed by Other (73 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 190 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Chesterfield 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving S J Gwaltney resolve, by charge

Reckless Driving 66.7% Failure to Appear 50.0% DUI / DWI 27.3%

Highest dismissalReckless Driving — 66.7% of 6 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Chesterfield County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge	Cases	Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction	80	19.1%
Other	73	28.1%
DUI / DWI Guide	12	27.3%
Reckless Driving Guide	7	66.7%
Failure to Appear	5	50.0%

Other Officers in Chesterfield County

Officer	Cases	Dismissal Rate
P M Bishop	1,246	11.2%
A L Coe	1,169	17.7%
W C Warriner	1,127	29.9%
S A Phillips	1,112	26.2%
S Scott	1,010	21.6%

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 J Gwaltney have a 28.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 190 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 35% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.

The most common charges in cases involving S J Gwaltney include Traffic Infraction (80 cases), Other (73 cases), DUI / DWI (12 cases), Reckless Driving (7 cases), Failure to Appear (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.

Of 12 DUI / DWI cases involving S J Gwaltney in Chesterfield County, 11 reached an outcome and 27.3% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Chesterfield County.

Of 7 Reckless Driving cases involving S J Gwaltney in Chesterfield County, 6 reached an outcome and 66.7% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Chesterfield 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. 190 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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