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Stapleton — Hopewell Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 147 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Stapleton? 32.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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Stapleton
Hopewell
32.5%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
66.7%
Convicted
147
Cases
117
Resolved here
45th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
147 cases · 2025
Based on 147 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Assault & Battery 75.0% dismissed Obstruction 37.5% dismissed Reckless Driving 33.3% dismissed Driving Suspended 0.0% dismissed Public Intoxication 40.0% dismissed Drug Possession 100.0% dismissed

If Stapleton filed your case in Hopewell, here's what the data shows: of 147 cases filed, 117 reached an outcome — 32.5% were dismissed and 66.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 45% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (52 cases, 11.4% dismissed), followed by Other (20 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 147 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: July 8, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving Stapleton resolve, by charge

Drug Possession 100.0% Larceny / Theft 100.0% Assault & Battery 75.0% Public Intoxication 40.0% Obstruction 37.5% Reckless Driving 33.3% Trespassing 25.0% Driving Suspended 0.0%

Highest dismissalDrug Possession — 100.0% of 5 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 8 charges by case volume · Hopewell · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 52 11.4%
Other 20 33.3%
Assault & Battery Guide 11 75.0%
Obstruction Guide 11 37.5%
Reckless Driving Guide 10 33.3%
Driving Suspended Guide 7 0.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 7 40.0%
Drug Possession Guide 6 100.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 5 100.0%
Trespassing Guide 5 25.0%

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%

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 Stapleton have a 32.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 147 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 45% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Stapleton include Traffic Infraction (52 cases), Other (20 cases), Assault & Battery (11 cases), Obstruction (11 cases), Reckless Driving (10 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 11 Assault & Battery cases involving Stapleton in Hopewell, 4 reached an outcome and 75.0% were dismissed. View full Assault & Battery outcomes for Hopewell.
Of 11 Obstruction cases involving Stapleton in Hopewell, 8 reached an outcome and 37.5% were dismissed. View full Obstruction outcomes for Hopewell.
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. 147 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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