W T; Dep Puffenbarger
New Kent County
5.1%
Dismissed
94.9%
Convicted
80
Cases
2th
Percentile
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
80 cases · 2023–2024

Charged after an arrest by W T; Dep Puffenbarger? 5.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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You were arrested by Deputy Puffenbarger in New Kent County, and the data shows an unusually high conviction rate in his cases. His 94.9% conviction rate sits far below the Virginia statewide average of 34.7% dismissal rate—meaning cases he arrests for are much less likely to be dismissed. He ranks in the bottom 2.1 percentile among officers statewide, indicating his cases proceed to conviction at rates significantly higher than peers. This pattern suggests the charges he brings tend to result in convictions rather than dismissals, though this reflects both charging decisions and case outcomes.

The vast majority of his arrests fall under "Other" charges, which account for 78 of his 80 cases with a 5.3% dismissal rate. Without more specific breakdown by charge type, it's difficult to pinpoint exactly how your charge will be treated. What matters for your situation is that cases Deputy Puffenbarger initiates historically move forward rather than get dismissed—but outcomes still depend on evidence, circumstances, and how the specific charge against you proceeds through New Kent County courts.

Based on 80 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at New Kent 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

Other Officers in New Kent County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J E; Tpr Shaw 2,295 24.5%
J M; Trpr Tucker 1,570 26.5%
N E; Trpr Gray 1,422 26.6%
B L; Trpr Martin 1,315 28.3%
J T; Trpr Kilman 1,253 14.2%

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 T; Dep Puffenbarger have a 5.1% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 80 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 2% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
Detailed charge breakdown is available in the table above.
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. 80 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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