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Charged after an arrest by S M Norman? 22.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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S M Norman
Chesterfield County
22.9%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
74.2%
Convicted
627
Cases
25th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
627 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

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

If S M Norman filed your case in Chesterfield County, here's what the data shows: 22.9% of their 627 cases were dismissed, and 74.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 25% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (312 cases, 21.3% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (265 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 627 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving S M Norman resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalDrug Possession — 100.0% of 5 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 4 charges by case volume · Chesterfield County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 312 21.3%
Traffic Infraction 265 19.4%
Failure to Appear 24 62.5%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 0.0%
Drug Possession Guide 5 100.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 5 80.0%

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 M Norman have a 22.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 627 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 25% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S M Norman include Other (312 cases), Traffic Infraction (265 cases), Failure to Appear (24 cases), DUI / DWI (5 cases), Drug Possession (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 24 Failure to Appear cases involving S M Norman in Chesterfield County, 62.5% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Chesterfield County.
Based on 5 DUI / DWI cases involving S M Norman in Chesterfield County, 0.0% 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. 627 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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