W C Clark
Chesterfield County
30.6%
Dismissed
68.0%
Convicted
1,095
Cases
38th
Percentile
Top charge: Failure to Appear
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
1,095 cases · 2023–2024

Charged after an arrest by W C Clark? 30.6% of their cases were dismissed.

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You were arrested by Officer W C Clark in Chesterfield County, where he's filed over 1,000 cases. His overall dismissal rate is 30.6 percent, which runs slightly lower than Virginia's statewide average of 34.7 percent. This means cases he makes are convicted at higher rates than typical. He ranks in the lower 38th percentile among officers statewide, suggesting his cases tend to stick more often than average, though the difference is modest—about 4 points below state average.

The charges Officer Clark makes vary significantly in outcomes. His largest category is "Other" charges, where about 29 percent get dismissed. Drug possession cases he makes have a much higher dismissal rate at 57 percent, suggesting those cases face more challenges in court. Driving Suspended arrests almost never get dismissed—just 7.3 percent. Public Intoxication falls in the middle at 50 percent dismissals. Where your charge falls in this breakdown matters for what you might expect next.

Based on 1,095 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Chesterfield County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Failure to Appear 66 54.2%
Drug Possession Guide 52 57.1%
Driving Suspended Guide 42 7.3%
Public Intoxication Guide 36 50.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 33 17.9%
Larceny / Theft Guide 26 60.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 20 86.7%
Obstruction Guide 13 62.5%
Fraud / Forgery Guide 8 100.0%
Trespassing Guide 5 20.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 75.0%

Other Officers in Chesterfield County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J E Ardis 2,592 18.5%
P M Bishop 2,553 16.3%
S Scott 1,925 17.8%
N A Cardona 1,693 23.8%
L C Curtis 1,323 21.1%

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 W C Clark have a 30.6% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 1,095 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 38% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving W C Clark include Failure to Appear (66 cases), Drug Possession (52 cases), Driving Suspended (42 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 66 Failure to Appear cases involving W C Clark in Chesterfield County, 54.2% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Chesterfield County.
Based on 52 Drug Possession cases involving W C Clark in Chesterfield County, 57.1% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Chesterfield 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, 2023–2024. 1,095 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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