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S Velez

Chesapeake · What happened in 1,118 cases involving this officer

S Velez
Chesapeake
15.9%
Dismissed
83.4%
Convicted
1,118
Cases
12th
Percentile
Top charge: DUI / DWI
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
1,118 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by S Velez? 15.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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DUI / DWI 1.3% dismissed Drug Possession 83.3% dismissed Failure to Appear 72.7% dismissed Weapons Offense 33.3% dismissed Obstruction 14.3% dismissed Reckless Driving 50.0% dismissed

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If S Velez filed your case in Chesapeake, here's what the data shows: 15.9% of their 1,118 cases were dismissed, and 83.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Chesapeake average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 12% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is DUI / DWI (96 cases, 1.3% dismissed), followed by Drug Possession (18 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 1,118 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
DUI / DWI Guide 96 1.3%
Drug Possession Guide 18 83.3%
Failure to Appear 11 72.7%
Weapons Offense Guide 9 33.3%
Obstruction Guide 8 14.3%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 50.0%

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%
A Perdomo 1,017 13.6%

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 Velez have a 15.9% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 1,118 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 12% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S Velez include DUI / DWI (96 cases), Drug Possession (18 cases), Failure to Appear (11 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 96 DUI / DWI cases involving S Velez in Chesapeake, 1.3% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Chesapeake.
Based on 18 Drug Possession cases involving S Velez in Chesapeake, 83.3% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession 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. 1,118 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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