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Charged after an arrest by W.D. Steelman? 41.8% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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W.D. Steelman
Henrico County
41.8%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
58.2%
Convicted
88
Cases
64th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
88 cases · 2025

If W.D. Steelman filed your case in Henrico County, here's what the data shows: 41.8% of their 88 cases were dismissed, and 58.2% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 64% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (47 cases, 48.1% dismissed), followed by Other (40 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 88 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Henrico 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 47 48.1%
Other 40 37.0%

Other Officers in Henrico County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M P Sawyer 1,577 22.9%
L C Jones 1,325 26.7%
T W Holmes 1,324 40.0%
T L Kennedy 1,061 21.6%
H E Mitchell 1,055 21.6%

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.D. Steelman have a 41.8% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 88 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 64% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving W.D. Steelman include Traffic Infraction (47 cases), Other (40 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 88 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

41.8% of this officer's cases in Henrico County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.