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Charged after an arrest by S L Phillips? 13.2% of their cases were dismissed.

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S L Phillips
Dickenson County
13.2%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
83.5%
Convicted
173
Cases
11th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
173 cases · 2025

If S L Phillips filed your case in Dickenson County, here's what the data shows: 13.2% of their 173 cases were dismissed, and 83.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 11% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (129 cases, 15.7% dismissed), followed by Other (42 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 173 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Dickenson 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
Traffic Infraction 129 15.7%
Other 42 0.0%

Other Officers in Dickenson County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
E Vitatoe 195 41.2%
J R Pettry 106 31.2%
Z Davis 75 45.9%
R Mullins 54 37.8%
C T Yates 53 37.2%

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 L Phillips have a 13.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 173 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 11% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S L Phillips include Traffic Infraction (129 cases), Other (42 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 173 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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