Charged after an arrest by T M Shelton? 14.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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T M Shelton
Culpeper County
14.3%
Dismissed
85.7%
Convicted
183
Cases
12th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
183 cases · 2025

If T M Shelton filed your case in Culpeper County, here's what the data shows: 14.3% of their 183 cases were dismissed, and 85.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Culpeper County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 12% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (135 cases, 10.4% dismissed), followed by Other (46 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 183 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Culpeper 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 135 10.4%
Other 46 22.2%

Other Officers in Culpeper County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
A Rustick 653 25.1%
B G. Little 513 25.7%
R B Murphy 470 17.8%
C A Jeffris 398 20.3%
A Branham 375 27.0%

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 T M Shelton have a 14.3% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 183 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 12% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving T M Shelton include Traffic Infraction (135 cases), Other (46 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. 183 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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