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Charged after an arrest by S L Whitmer? 37.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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S L Whitmer
Chesterfield County
37.5%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
54.2%
Convicted
42
Cases
56th
Percentile
Top charge: Larceny / Theft
42 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in S L Whitmer's cases for your specific charge.

If S L Whitmer filed your case in Chesterfield County, here's what the data shows: 37.5% of their 42 cases were dismissed, and 54.2% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 56% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Larceny / Theft (15 cases, 33.3% dismissed), followed by Other (7 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 42 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
Larceny / Theft Guide 15 33.3%
Other 7 50.0%
Failure to Appear 6 66.7%

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%

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 Whitmer have a 37.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 42 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 56% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S L Whitmer include Larceny / Theft (15 cases), Other (7 cases), Failure to Appear (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 15 Larceny / Theft cases involving S L Whitmer in Chesterfield County, 33.3% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Chesterfield County.
Based on 6 Failure to Appear cases involving S L Whitmer in Chesterfield County, 66.7% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear 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. 42 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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