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V.R. Purchase — Hanover County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 268 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by V.R. Purchase? 22.2% of their cases were dismissed.

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V.R. Purchase
Hanover County
22.2%
Dismissed
70.0%
Convicted
268
Cases
24th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
268 cases · 2025
Based on 268 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If V.R. Purchase filed your case in Hanover County, here's what the data shows: 22.2% of their 268 cases were dismissed, and 70.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Hanover County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 24% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (127 cases, 22.3% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (126 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 268 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Hanover 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
Other 127 22.3%
Traffic Infraction 126 23.7%
Reckless Driving Guide 15 13.3%

Other Officers in Hanover County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
G Stephenson 900 6.5%
J. S. Gomes 396 23.3%
J. L. Luck 390 26.8%
B Mills 364 11.9%
G Zaki 351 13.1%

Common Questions

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.R. Purchase have a 22.2% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 268 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 24% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving V.R. Purchase include Other (127 cases), Traffic Infraction (126 cases), Reckless Driving (15 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 15 Reckless Driving cases involving V.R. Purchase in Hanover County, 13.3% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Hanover 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. 268 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

22.2% of this officer's cases in Hanover County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.

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