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Charged after an arrest by T J; Sgt Hathaway? 10.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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T J; Sgt Hathaway
Charlotte County
10.1%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
89.1%
Convicted
590
Cases
7th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
590 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in T J; Sgt Hathaway's cases for your specific charge.

If T J; Sgt Hathaway filed your case in Charlotte County, here's what the data shows: 10.1% of their 590 cases were dismissed, and 89.1% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 7% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (339 cases, 3.0% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (206 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 590 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Charlotte 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving T J; Sgt Hathaway resolve, by charge

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

Top 5 charges by case volume · Charlotte County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 339 3.0%
Traffic Infraction 206 17.9%
Reckless Driving Guide 15 7.1%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 16.7%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 0.0%
Drug Possession Guide 5 100.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Charlotte County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
A S; Sgt Earhart 748 4.4%
M T; Dep Dembowski 600 3.3%
J; Dep Newcomb 447 11.1%
J C; Capt Lipscomb 296 0.0%
R E; Dep Humphrey 188 7.2%

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 T J; Sgt Hathaway have a 10.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 590 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 7% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving T J; Sgt Hathaway include Other (339 cases), Traffic Infraction (206 cases), Reckless Driving (15 cases), Driving Suspended (6 cases), DUI / DWI (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 15 Reckless Driving cases involving T J; Sgt Hathaway in Charlotte County, 7.1% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Charlotte County.
Based on 6 Driving Suspended cases involving T J; Sgt Hathaway in Charlotte County, 16.7% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Charlotte 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. 590 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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