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Fredericksburg · What happened in 293 cases involving this officer

Welch
Fredericksburg
23.8%
Dismissed
72.3%
Convicted
293
Cases
25th
Percentile
Top charge: Public Intoxication
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
293 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by Welch? 23.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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Public Intoxication 33.3% dismissed Larceny / Theft 6.7% dismissed DUI / DWI 30.8% dismissed Obstruction 37.5% dismissed Reckless Driving 22.2% dismissed Driving Suspended 42.9% dismissed

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If Welch filed your case in Fredericksburg, here's what the data shows: 23.8% of their 293 cases were dismissed, and 72.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Fredericksburg average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 25% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Public Intoxication (26 cases, 33.3% dismissed), followed by Larceny / Theft (21 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 293 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Fredericksburg 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
Public Intoxication Guide 26 33.3%
Larceny / Theft Guide 21 6.7%
DUI / DWI Guide 13 30.8%
Obstruction Guide 10 37.5%
Reckless Driving Guide 9 22.2%
Driving Suspended Guide 8 42.9%
Trespassing Guide 7 16.7%

Other Officers in Fredericksburg

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Watkins 1,323 31.4%
Funez 1,024 33.2%
Parker 1,023 28.4%
Commonwealth 920 46.4%
Baugher 856 20.7%

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 Welch have a 23.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 293 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 25% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Welch include Public Intoxication (26 cases), Larceny / Theft (21 cases), DUI / DWI (13 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 26 Public Intoxication cases involving Welch in Fredericksburg, 33.3% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Fredericksburg.
Based on 21 Larceny / Theft cases involving Welch in Fredericksburg, 6.7% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Fredericksburg.
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. 293 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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