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Charged after an arrest by Troy Shelton? 30.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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Troy Shelton
Suffolk
30.1%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
66.4%
Convicted
151
Cases
40th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
151 cases · 2025

If Troy Shelton filed your case in Suffolk, here's what the data shows: 30.1% of their 151 cases were dismissed, and 66.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 40% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (109 cases, 29.3% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (35 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 151 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Suffolk 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
Other 109 29.3%
Traffic Infraction 35 34.6%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Suffolk

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
T Shelton 1,554 36.1%
F Pulleyiii 431 19.6%
R Calhoun 294 20.3%
J Hodgin 287 36.7%
C Evancho 219 30.2%

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 Troy Shelton have a 30.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 151 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 40% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Troy Shelton include Other (109 cases), Traffic Infraction (35 cases), Reckless Driving (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Reckless Driving cases involving Troy Shelton in Suffolk, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Suffolk.
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. 151 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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