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Charged after an arrest by Watkins? 33.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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Watkins
Caroline County
33.5%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
66.1%
Convicted
983
Cases
48th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
983 cases · 2025

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If Watkins filed your case in Caroline County, here's what the data shows: 33.5% of their 983 cases were dismissed, and 66.1% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 48% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (749 cases, 34.5% dismissed), followed by Other (197 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 983 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Caroline 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
Traffic Infraction 749 34.5%
Other 197 31.4%
Driving Suspended Guide 9 0.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 9 37.5%

Other Officers in Caroline County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Ryan 2,254 34.4%
Ascasio 909 26.3%
Brown 798 26.7%
Daily 518 27.5%
Clifton 460 37.5%

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 Watkins have a 33.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 983 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 48% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Watkins include Traffic Infraction (749 cases), Other (197 cases), Driving Suspended (9 cases), Reckless Driving (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 9 Driving Suspended cases involving Watkins in Caroline County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Caroline County.
Based on 9 Reckless Driving cases involving Watkins in Caroline County, 37.5% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Caroline 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. 983 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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