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Charged after an arrest by V Pelley? 39.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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V Pelley
Newport News
39.1%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
52.2%
Convicted
25
Cases
59th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
25 cases · 2025

If V Pelley filed your case in Newport News, here's what the data shows: 39.1% of their 25 cases were dismissed, and 52.2% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 59% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (11 cases, 36.4% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (7 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 25 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Newport News 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 11 36.4%
Traffic Infraction 7 33.3%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 60.0%

Other Officers in Newport News

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
A Sutton 886 66.8%
B Guifarro 489 33.2%
B Pitts 463 32.4%
K Tully 434 37.2%
A Baker 356 1.3%

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 V Pelley have a 39.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 25 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 59% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving V Pelley include Other (11 cases), Traffic Infraction (7 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 V Pelley in Newport News, 60.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Newport News.
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. 25 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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