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Charged after an arrest by Shackelford? 50.0% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Shackelford
Westmoreland County
50.0%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
0.0%
Convicted
25
Cases
76th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
25 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

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

If Shackelford filed your case in Westmoreland County, here's what the data shows: 50.0% of their 25 cases were dismissed, and 0.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 76% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (13 cases, 0.0% dismissed), followed by Larceny / Theft (5 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 25 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Westmoreland 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
Other 13 0.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 5 0.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Westmoreland County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Gass 437 26.5%
Paroskie 413 50.7%
Darby 387 10.8%
Felts 301 15.9%
Mulvena 299 30.9%

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 Shackelford have a 50.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 25 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 76% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Shackelford include Other (13 cases), Larceny / Theft (5 cases), Weapons Offense (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Larceny / Theft cases involving Shackelford in Westmoreland County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Westmoreland County.
Based on 5 Weapons Offense cases involving Shackelford in Westmoreland County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Westmoreland 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. 25 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

50.0% of this officer's cases in Westmoreland County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.