Charged after an arrest by Z E Cardona? 62.7% of their cases were dismissed — above the Chesterfield County average.

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Z E Cardona
Chesterfield County
62.7%
Dismissed
36.6%
Convicted
199
Cases
88th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
199 cases · 2025

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If Z E Cardona filed your case in Chesterfield County, here's what the data shows: 62.7% of their 199 cases were dismissed, and 36.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Chesterfield County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 88% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (85 cases, 60.3% dismissed), followed by Drug Possession (29 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 199 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Chesterfield 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
Other 85 60.3%
Drug Possession Guide 29 90.5%
Traffic Infraction 25 42.9%
Weapons Offense Guide 17 100.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 13 20.0%
Failure to Appear 12 40.0%

Other Officers in Chesterfield County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
W C Warriner 1,092 29.4%
P M Bishop 1,051 11.1%
S A Phillips 1,038 26.8%
S Scott 953 21.4%
A L Coe 950 18.5%

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 Z E Cardona have a 62.7% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 199 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 88% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Z E Cardona include Other (85 cases), Drug Possession (29 cases), Traffic Infraction (25 cases), Weapons Offense (17 cases), DUI / DWI (13 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 29 Drug Possession cases involving Z E Cardona in Chesterfield County, 90.5% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Chesterfield County.
Based on 17 Weapons Offense cases involving Z E Cardona in Chesterfield County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Chesterfield 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. 199 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

62.7% of this officer's cases in Chesterfield County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.