Charged after an arrest by S Mael? 75.4% of their cases were dismissed — above the Chesapeake average.

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S Mael
Chesapeake
75.4%
Dismissed
24.6%
Convicted
142
Cases
93th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
142 cases · 2025

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If S Mael filed your case in Chesapeake, here's what the data shows: 75.4% of their 142 cases were dismissed, and 24.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Chesapeake average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 93% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (46 cases, 69.6% dismissed), followed by Drug Possession (43 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 142 public court records, 2025. 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: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 46 69.6%
Drug Possession Guide 43 100.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 24 100.0%
Traffic Infraction 9 57.1%
Failure to Appear 6 50.0%
Obstruction Guide 6 0.0%

Other Officers in Chesapeake

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Z Caprio 1,385 6.6%
J Cook 1,107 7.9%
C Turner 1,072 7.8%
A Phillips 871 21.9%
L Beall 816 15.6%

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 Mael have a 75.4% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 142 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 93% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S Mael include Other (46 cases), Drug Possession (43 cases), Weapons Offense (24 cases), Traffic Infraction (9 cases), Failure to Appear (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 43 Drug Possession cases involving S Mael in Chesapeake, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Chesapeake.
Based on 24 Weapons Offense cases involving S Mael in Chesapeake, 100.0% 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, 2025. 142 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

75.4% of this officer's cases in Chesapeake are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.