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Charged after an arrest by Stanley Liss? 6.2% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 91% of Stanley Liss's 245 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

Stanley Liss
Hopewell
6.2%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
93.8%
Convicted
245
Cases
4th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
245 cases · 2025

If Stanley Liss filed your case in Hopewell, here's what the data shows: 6.2% of their 245 cases were dismissed, and 93.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 4% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (222 cases, 4.6% dismissed), followed by Other (22 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 245 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Hopewell 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 222 4.6%
Other 22 15.0%

Other Officers in Hopewell

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Nasser Nassar 2,355 9.8%
Shawn Warren 2,295 15.9%
Michael Walls 1,602 6.9%
Brian Michaels 1,526 8.2%
Marquise Smith 797 24.0%

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 Stanley Liss have a 6.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 245 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 4% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Stanley Liss include Traffic Infraction (222 cases), Other (22 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. 245 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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