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Charged after an arrest by Vaughan? 15.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 85% of Vaughan's 289 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

Vaughan
Lunenburg County
15.1%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
84.9%
Convicted
289
Cases
13th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
289 cases · 2025

If Vaughan filed your case in Lunenburg County, here's what the data shows: 15.1% of their 289 cases were dismissed, and 84.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 13% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (246 cases, 13.7% dismissed), followed by Other (23 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 289 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Lunenburg 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 246 13.7%
Other 23 27.8%
Driving Suspended Guide 11 18.2%

Other Officers in Lunenburg County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Phillips 176 13.7%
Reeves 153 12.2%
Winslow 152 26.7%
Newman 127 22.0%
Mitchell 118 23.7%

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 Vaughan have a 15.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 289 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 13% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Vaughan include Traffic Infraction (246 cases), Other (23 cases), Driving Suspended (11 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 11 Driving Suspended cases involving Vaughan in Lunenburg County, 18.2% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Lunenburg 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. 289 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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