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W L Cheek

Amherst County · What happened in 124 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by W L Cheek? 44.2% of their cases were dismissed — above the Amherst County average.

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W L Cheek
Amherst County
44.2%
Dismissed
49.4%
Convicted
124
Cases
65th
Percentile
Top charge: Drug Possession
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
124 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 124 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in W L Cheek's cases for your specific charge.

Drug Possession 50.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 8.3% dismissed Driving Suspended 16.7% dismissed Obstruction 75.0% dismissed Public Intoxication 66.7% dismissed Weapons Offense 0.0% dismissed

Don't see your charge? Check your case

If W L Cheek filed your case in Amherst County, here's what the data shows: 44.2% of their 124 cases were dismissed, and 49.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Amherst County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 65% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Drug Possession (15 cases, 50.0% dismissed), followed by DUI / DWI (14 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 124 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Amherst 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
Drug Possession Guide 15 50.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 14 8.3%
Driving Suspended Guide 9 16.7%
Obstruction Guide 8 75.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 7 66.7%
Weapons Offense Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Amherst County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
David Wilson 2,962 3.6%
William Cheek 1,469 9.7%
P M Bourque 778 2.6%
M Blankenship 492 12.5%
Nicholes Anthony Deal 489 9.7%

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 W L Cheek have a 44.2% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 124 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 65% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving W L Cheek include Drug Possession (15 cases), DUI / DWI (14 cases), Driving Suspended (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 15 Drug Possession cases involving W L Cheek in Amherst County, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Amherst County.
Based on 14 DUI / DWI cases involving W L Cheek in Amherst County, 8.3% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Amherst 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. 124 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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