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S Mael

Chesapeake · What happened in 290 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by S Mael? 75.2% of their cases were dismissed — above the Chesapeake average.

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S Mael
Chesapeake
75.2%
Dismissed
24.8%
Convicted
290
Cases
92th
Percentile
Top charge: Drug Possession
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
290 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 290 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Drug Possession 94.4% dismissed Weapons Offense 87.5% dismissed Obstruction 100.0% dismissed Failure to Appear 44.4% dismissed Driving Suspended 50.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 0.0% dismissed

Don't see your charge? Check your case

If S Mael filed your case in Chesapeake, here's what the data shows: 75.2% of their 290 cases were dismissed, and 24.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Chesapeake average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 92% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Drug Possession (65 cases, 94.4% dismissed), followed by Weapons Offense (60 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 290 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Chesapeake District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession Guide 65 94.4%
Weapons Offense Guide 60 87.5%
Obstruction Guide 12 100.0%
Failure to Appear 11 44.4%
Driving Suspended Guide 8 50.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Chesapeake

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Z Caprio 1,801 8.6%
J Cook 1,639 15.1%
I Abernathy 1,342 22.9%
A Dorr 1,268 15.8%
S Velez 1,118 15.9%

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 Mael have a 75.2% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 290 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 92% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S Mael include Drug Possession (65 cases), Weapons Offense (60 cases), Obstruction (12 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 65 Drug Possession cases involving S Mael in Chesapeake, 94.4% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Chesapeake.
Based on 60 Weapons Offense cases involving S Mael in Chesapeake, 87.5% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Chesapeake.
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, 2023–2024. 290 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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