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Charged after an arrest by S W Bowen? 23.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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S W Bowen
Mecklenburg County
23.8%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
76.2%
Convicted
25
Cases
27th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
25 cases · 2025

If S W Bowen filed your case in Mecklenburg County, here's what the data shows: 23.8% of their 25 cases were dismissed, and 76.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 27% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (20 cases, 25.0% dismissed). 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 25 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Mecklenburg 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 20 25.0%

Other Officers in Mecklenburg County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M A Wilkinson 490 24.4%
A E Martin 441 10.6%
A Desantis 382 19.5%
J Carroll 368 8.7%
J Pelletier 367 20.7%

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 W Bowen have a 23.8% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 25 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 27% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S W Bowen include Traffic Infraction (20 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 25 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

23.8% of this officer's cases in Mecklenburg County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.