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Charged after an arrest by Sheridan? 7.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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Sheridan
Goochland County
7.1%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
92.9%
Convicted
29
Cases
5th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
29 cases · 2025

If Sheridan filed your case in Goochland County, here's what the data shows: 7.1% of their 29 cases were dismissed, and 92.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 5% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (28 cases, 7.7% dismissed). 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 29 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Goochland 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 28 7.7%

Other Officers in Goochland County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
E Todd 847 18.0%
T Plecker 658 17.2%
H Mccoy 408 23.3%
J Wyatt 359 13.0%
N Berry 344 21.1%

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 Sheridan have a 7.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 29 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 5% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Sheridan include Traffic Infraction (28 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. 29 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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