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

What happened in 386 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by V.R. Purchase? 20.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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V.R. Purchase
Hanover County
20.5%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
72.7%
Convicted
386
Cases
21th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
386 cases · 2025
Based on 386 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If V.R. Purchase filed your case in Hanover County, here's what the data shows: 20.5% of their 386 cases were dismissed, and 72.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 21% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (189 cases, 20.9% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (176 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 386 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 189 20.9%
Traffic Infraction 176 21.1%
Reckless Driving Guide 21 14.3%

Other Officers in Hanover County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
G Stephenson 985 6.6%
J. S. Gomes 506 23.1%
J. L. Luck 430 28.8%
J Moore 405 12.2%
G Zaki 404 11.9%

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 20.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 386 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 21% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving V.R. Purchase include Other (189 cases), Traffic Infraction (176 cases), Reckless Driving (21 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 21 Reckless Driving cases involving V.R. Purchase in Hanover County, 14.3% 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. 386 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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