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W Swoope

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W Swoope
Chesapeake
38.8%
Dismissed
59.0%
Convicted
238
Cases
55th
Percentile
Top charge: Larceny / Theft
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
238 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by W Swoope? 38.8% of their cases were dismissed — above the Chesapeake average.

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What were you charged with?

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

Larceny / Theft 21.4% dismissed Drug Possession 100.0% dismissed Weapons Offense 100.0% dismissed Property Destruction 75.0% dismissed Failure to Appear 44.4% dismissed Driving Suspended 40.0% dismissed

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If W Swoope filed your case in Chesapeake, here's what the data shows: 38.8% of their 238 cases were dismissed, and 59.0% resulted in conviction. That's near the Chesapeake average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 55% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Larceny / Theft (23 cases, 21.4% dismissed), followed by Drug Possession (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 238 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Chesapeake 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
Larceny / Theft Guide 23 21.4%
Drug Possession Guide 23 100.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 10 100.0%
Property Destruction 10 75.0%
Failure to Appear 9 44.4%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 40.0%
Burglary / B&E Guide 6 100.0%

Other Officers in Chesapeake

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Z Caprio 1,801 8.6%
J Cook 1,639 15.1%
I Abernathy 1,342 22.9%
A Dorr 1,268 15.8%
S Velez 1,118 15.9%

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 W Swoope have a 38.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 238 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 55% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving W Swoope include Larceny / Theft (23 cases), Drug Possession (23 cases), Weapons Offense (10 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 23 Larceny / Theft cases involving W Swoope in Chesapeake, 21.4% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Chesapeake.
Based on 23 Drug Possession cases involving W Swoope in Chesapeake, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Chesapeake.
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. 238 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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