Charged after an arrest by Z E Cardona? 63.5% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Z E Cardona
Chesterfield County
63.5%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
35.2%
Convicted
211
Cases
89th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
211 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Z E Cardona's cases for your specific charge.

If Z E Cardona filed your case in Chesterfield County, here's what the data shows: 63.5% of their 211 cases were dismissed, and 35.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 89% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (91 cases, 60.0% 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 211 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving Z E Cardona resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalWeapons Offense — 100.0% of 17 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 4 charges by case volume · Chesterfield County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 91 60.0%
Drug Possession Guide 29 90.9%
Traffic Infraction 29 50.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 17 100.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 13 20.0%
Failure to Appear 13 57.1%

Other Officers in Chesterfield County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
P M Bishop 1,246 11.2%
A L Coe 1,169 17.7%
W C Warriner 1,127 29.9%
S A Phillips 1,112 26.2%
S Scott 1,010 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 Z E Cardona have a 63.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 211 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 89% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Z E Cardona include Other (91 cases), Drug Possession (29 cases), Traffic Infraction (29 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, 90.9% 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. 211 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

63.5% of this officer's cases in Chesterfield County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.