Charged after an arrest by Samsel? 27.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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Samsel
Warren County
27.3%
Dismissed
72.7%
Convicted
75
Cases
34th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
75 cases · 2025

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If Samsel filed your case in Warren County, here's what the data shows: 27.3% of their 75 cases were dismissed, and 72.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Warren County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 34% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (50 cases, 11.8% dismissed), followed by Larceny / Theft (10 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 75 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Warren 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 50 11.8%
Larceny / Theft Guide 10 80.0%
Other 5 66.7%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 20.0%

Other Officers in Warren County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
House 333 42.3%
Duvall 277 11.8%
Pontious 269 8.5%
Doffermire 261 41.7%
W T Diberardine 247 28.0%

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 Samsel have a 27.3% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 75 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 34% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Samsel include Traffic Infraction (50 cases), Larceny / Theft (10 cases), Other (5 cases), Reckless Driving (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 Larceny / Theft cases involving Samsel in Warren County, 80.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Warren County.
Based on 5 Reckless Driving cases involving Samsel in Warren County, 20.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Warren 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. 75 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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