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Charged after an arrest by Shelton; Tpr? 20.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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Shelton; Tpr
Madison County
20.5%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
79.0%
Convicted
459
Cases
21th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
459 cases · 2025

If Shelton; Tpr filed your case in Madison County, here's what the data shows: 20.5% of their 459 cases were dismissed, and 79.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 21% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (278 cases, 12.5% dismissed), followed by Other (179 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 459 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Madison 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 278 12.5%
Other 179 29.1%

Other Officers in Madison County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
B W; Tpr Coleman 274 29.7%
Kitts; Dep 256 23.7%
Fincham; Dep 186 14.7%
B; Dep Fincham 153 13.1%
C; Dep Morris 148 18.4%

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 Shelton; Tpr have a 20.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 459 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 21% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Shelton; Tpr include Traffic Infraction (278 cases), Other (179 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. 459 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

20.5% of this officer's cases in Madison County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.