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William Cheek — Amherst County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 211 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by William Cheek? 4.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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William Cheek
Amherst County
4.1%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
93.1%
Convicted
211
Cases
3th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
211 cases · 2025
Based on 211 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If William Cheek filed your case in Amherst County, here's what the data shows: 4.1% of their 211 cases were dismissed, and 93.1% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 3% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (158 cases, 3.9% dismissed), followed by Other (37 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 211 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Amherst 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 158 3.9%
Other 37 3.7%
Driving Suspended Guide 13 7.7%

Other Officers in Amherst County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
David Wilson 2,383 3.8%
Nicholes Anthony Deal 701 11.9%
Tpr J Coleman 234 4.9%
Matthew Minnick 229 10.2%
Dallas A Hill 224 2.7%

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 William Cheek have a 4.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 211 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 3% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving William Cheek include Traffic Infraction (158 cases), Other (37 cases), Driving Suspended (13 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 13 Driving Suspended cases involving William Cheek in Amherst County, 7.7% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Amherst 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. 211 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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