What is the case dismissal rate for cases involving Shackelford?

No dismissal rate is published for Shackelford. Of 25 cases, only 2 reached a final disposition in this court — below the 20-resolved-case minimum our methodology requires. This rate is higher than 76% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.

What types of charges appear in Shackelford's case records?

The most common charges in cases involving Shackelford include Other, Larceny / Theft, Weapons Offense, based on public court records.

Shackelford — Westmoreland County

Name: Shackelford — Westmoreland County Case Records (2025)
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Of 25 cases involving Shackelford, 2 reached a final disposition in this court — fewer than the 20 our methodology requires before publishing an outcome rate, so none is shown.

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Shackelford

Westmoreland County

25

Cases

2

Resolved here

76th

Percentile

Top charge: Other

25 cases · 2025

Based on 25 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Larceny / Theft 0.0% dismissed Weapons Offense 0.0% dismissed

If Shackelford filed your case in Westmoreland County, here's what the data shows: of 25 cases filed, 2 reached an outcome — 50.0% 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 (12 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: July 8, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge	Cases	Dismissal Rate
Other	12	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%

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 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 (12 cases), Larceny / Theft (5 cases), Weapons Offense (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.

Of 5 Larceny / Theft cases involving Shackelford in Westmoreland County, 0 reached an outcome and 0.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Westmoreland County.

Of 5 Weapons Offense cases involving Shackelford in Westmoreland County, 0 reached an outcome and 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 July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

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.