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S M Kotter — Stafford County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 246 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by S M Kotter? 61.0% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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S M Kotter
Stafford County
61.0%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
37.6%
Convicted
246
Cases
141
Resolved here
87th
Percentile
Top charge: Fraud / Forgery
246 cases · 2025
Based on 246 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in S M Kotter's cases for your specific charge.

Fraud / Forgery 85.7% dismissed DUI / DWI 15.4% dismissed Public Intoxication 33.3% dismissed Reckless Driving 55.6% dismissed Weapons Offense 60.0% dismissed Obstruction 60.0% dismissed

If S M Kotter filed your case in Stafford County, here's what the data shows: of 246 cases filed, 141 reached an outcome — 61.0% were dismissed and 37.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 87% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Fraud / Forgery (69 cases, 85.7% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (56 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 246 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Stafford 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 M Kotter resolve, by charge

Fraud / Forgery 85.7% Weapons Offense 60.0% Obstruction 60.0% Reckless Driving 55.6% Public Intoxication 33.3% DUI / DWI 15.4% Drug Possession 0.0%

Highest dismissalFraud / Forgery — 85.7% of 7 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 7 charges by case volume · Stafford County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Fraud / Forgery Guide 69 85.7%
Traffic Infraction 56 61.9%
Other 52 78.6%
DUI / DWI Guide 17 15.4%
Public Intoxication Guide 9 33.3%
Reckless Driving Guide 9 55.6%
Weapons Offense Guide 9 60.0%
Obstruction Guide 8 60.0%
Drug Possession Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Stafford County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
S A Chambers 1,083 44.4%
K A Darling 926 41.5%
J E Alford 702 34.5%
D Johnson Jackson 506 34.8%
J C Julio 501 20.1%

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 M Kotter have a 61.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 246 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 87% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S M Kotter include Fraud / Forgery (69 cases), Traffic Infraction (56 cases), Other (52 cases), DUI / DWI (17 cases), Public Intoxication (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 69 Fraud / Forgery cases involving S M Kotter in Stafford County, 7 reached an outcome and 85.7% were dismissed. View full Fraud / Forgery outcomes for Stafford County.
Of 17 DUI / DWI cases involving S M Kotter in Stafford County, 13 reached an outcome and 15.4% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Stafford 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. 246 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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