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S J Gwaltney — Chesterfield County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 161 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by S J Gwaltney? 28.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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S J Gwaltney
Chesterfield County
28.5%
Dismissed
66.9%
Convicted
161
Cases
37th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
161 cases · 2025
Based on 161 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If S J Gwaltney filed your case in Chesterfield County, here's what the data shows: 28.5% of their 161 cases were dismissed, and 66.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Chesterfield County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 37% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (68 cases, 29.1% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (65 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 161 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: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 68 29.1%
Traffic Infraction 65 20.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 12 25.0%

Other Officers in Chesterfield County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
W C Warriner 1,092 29.4%
P M Bishop 1,051 11.1%
S A Phillips 1,038 26.8%
S Scott 953 21.4%
A L Coe 950 18.5%

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 28.5% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 161 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 37% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S J Gwaltney include Other (68 cases), Traffic Infraction (65 cases), DUI / DWI (12 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 12 DUI / DWI cases involving S J Gwaltney in Chesterfield County, 25.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI 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. 161 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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