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S M Kotter — Stafford County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 226 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by S M Kotter? 61.3% of their cases were dismissed — above the Stafford County average.

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S M Kotter
Stafford County
61.3%
Dismissed
37.0%
Convicted
226
Cases
87th
Percentile
Top charge: Larceny / Theft
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
226 cases · 2025
Based on 226 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Larceny / Theft 40.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 15.4% dismissed Weapons Offense 60.0% dismissed Obstruction 60.0% dismissed Fraud / Forgery 80.0% dismissed Public Intoxication 40.0% dismissed

Don't see your charge? Check your case

If S M Kotter filed your case in Stafford County, here's what the data shows: 61.3% of their 226 cases were dismissed, and 37.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Stafford County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 87% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Larceny / Theft (65 cases, 40.0% dismissed), followed by Other (50 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 226 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: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Larceny / Theft Guide 65 40.0%
Other 50 80.0%
Traffic Infraction 44 62.5%
DUI / DWI Guide 17 15.4%
Weapons Offense Guide 9 60.0%
Obstruction Guide 8 60.0%
Fraud / Forgery Guide 7 80.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 7 40.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 7 71.4%
Drug Possession Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Stafford County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
S A Chambers 1,061 44.3%
K A Darling 894 41.8%
J E Alford 660 33.9%
D Johnson Jackson 480 34.2%
M D Johnson 467 21.2%

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 61.3% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 226 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 Larceny / Theft (65 cases), Other (50 cases), Traffic Infraction (44 cases), DUI / DWI (17 cases), Weapons Offense (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 65 Larceny / Theft cases involving S M Kotter in Stafford County, 40.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Stafford County.
Based on 17 DUI / DWI cases involving S M Kotter in Stafford County, 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. 226 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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