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Charged after an arrest by S Sanchez? 30.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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S Sanchez
Amherst County
30.8%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
65.4%
Convicted
43
Cases
41th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
43 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

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

If S Sanchez filed your case in Amherst County, here's what the data shows: 30.8% of their 43 cases were dismissed, and 65.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 41% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (9 cases, 40.0% dismissed), followed by Drug Possession (7 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 43 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Amherst 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 Sanchez resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalDrug Possession — 50.0% of 7 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Amherst County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 9 40.0%
Drug Possession Guide 7 50.0%
Obstruction Guide 5 33.3%
Public Intoxication Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Amherst County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
David Wilson 2,383 3.8%
Nicholes Anthony Deal 701 11.9%
Tpr J Coleman 234 4.9%
Matthew Minnick 229 10.2%
Dallas A Hill 224 2.7%

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 Sanchez have a 30.8% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 43 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 41% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S Sanchez include Other (9 cases), Drug Possession (7 cases), Obstruction (5 cases), Public Intoxication (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 7 Drug Possession cases involving S Sanchez in Amherst County, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Amherst County.
Based on 5 Obstruction cases involving S Sanchez in Amherst County, 33.3% were dismissed. View full Obstruction outcomes for Amherst 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. 43 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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