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Charged after an arrest by Sheffield? 19.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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Sheffield
Fredericksburg
19.4%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
72.6%
Convicted
100
Cases
19th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
100 cases · 2025

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If Sheffield filed your case in Fredericksburg, here's what the data shows: 19.4% of their 100 cases were dismissed, and 72.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 19% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (31 cases, 9.5% dismissed), followed by Other (28 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 100 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Fredericksburg 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving Sheffield resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalDrug Possession — 100.0% of 10 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 4 charges by case volume · Fredericksburg · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 31 9.5%
Other 28 33.3%
Drug Possession Guide 10 100.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 6 0.0%
Obstruction Guide 5 0.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 5 40.0%

Other Officers in Fredericksburg

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Parker 1,078 22.9%
Tiernan 914 28.8%
Kungkagete 366 21.0%
Funez 361 49.3%
Richardson 286 33.1%

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 Sheffield have a 19.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 100 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 19% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Sheffield include Traffic Infraction (31 cases), Other (28 cases), Drug Possession (10 cases), Larceny / Theft (6 cases), Obstruction (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 Drug Possession cases involving Sheffield in Fredericksburg, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Fredericksburg.
Based on 6 Larceny / Theft cases involving Sheffield in Fredericksburg, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Fredericksburg.
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. 100 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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