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Charged after an arrest by Sullivan? 23.6% of their cases were dismissed.

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Sullivan
Sussex County
23.6%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
76.4%
Convicted
1,347
Cases
1,049
Resolved here
26th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
1,347 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

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

If Sullivan filed your case in Sussex County, here's what the data shows: of 1,347 cases filed, 1,049 reached an outcome — 23.6% were dismissed and 76.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 26% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (605 cases, 21.2% dismissed), followed by Other (520 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 1,347 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Sussex County 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 605 21.2%
Other 520 35.6%
Reckless Driving Guide 212 4.3%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 40.0%

Other Officers in Sussex County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Meredith 1,663 1.5%
Mitchell 1,330 11.3%
Bryant 1,230 14.0%
Phillips 1,065 12.9%
Bradner 964 13.6%

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 Sullivan have a 23.6% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 1,347 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 26% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Sullivan include Traffic Infraction (605 cases), Other (520 cases), Reckless Driving (212 cases), Driving Suspended (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 212 Reckless Driving cases involving Sullivan in Sussex County, 207 reached an outcome and 4.3% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Sussex County.
Of 6 Driving Suspended cases involving Sullivan in Sussex County, 5 reached an outcome and 40.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Sussex County.
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. 1,347 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

23.6% of this officer's cases in Sussex County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.