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Charged after an arrest by Whitfield? 30.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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Whitfield
Westmoreland County
30.3%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
68.5%
Convicted
143
Cases
40th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
143 cases · 2025

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If Whitfield filed your case in Westmoreland County, here's what the data shows: 30.3% of their 143 cases were dismissed, and 68.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 40% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (105 cases, 23.7% dismissed), followed by Other (14 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 143 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Westmoreland 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 105 23.7%
Other 14 37.5%
Reckless Driving Guide 9 22.2%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Westmoreland County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Gass 437 26.5%
Paroskie 413 50.7%
Darby 387 10.8%
Felts 301 15.9%
Mulvena 299 30.9%

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 Whitfield have a 30.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 143 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 40% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Whitfield include Traffic Infraction (105 cases), Other (14 cases), Reckless Driving (9 cases), DUI / DWI (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 9 Reckless Driving cases involving Whitfield in Westmoreland County, 22.2% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Westmoreland County.
Based on 5 DUI / DWI cases involving Whitfield in Westmoreland County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Westmoreland 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. 143 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

30.3% of this officer's cases in Westmoreland County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.