Z G Paquette
Chesterfield County
23.3%
Dismissed
74.4%
Convicted
1,025
Cases
24th
Percentile
Top charge: Failure to Appear
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
1,025 cases · 2023–2024

Charged after an arrest by Z G Paquette? 23.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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You were arrested by Officer Z G Paquette in Chesterfield County, and the data shows a pattern that works against dismissal. His dismissal rate is 23.3 percent compared to Virginia's statewide average of 34.7 percent—meaning cases he arrests are about 11 points less likely to be dismissed. He secures convictions in roughly three-quarters of his cases. This puts him in the bottom quarter of officers statewide, suggesting prosecutors find his arrests relatively solid or he targets charges that are harder to dismiss.

Most of Paquette's arrests fall into a broad "Other" category with a 22.4 percent dismissal rate. If you were charged with Driving Suspended, dismissals are rare at 3.1 percent. Obstruction and Theft charges he makes show higher dismissal rates (57 and 50 percent respectively), but those are small sample sizes. Your odds depend heavily on what specific charge you're facing and the details of your arrest.

Based on 1,025 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Failure to Appear 41 47.2%
Driving Suspended Guide 33 3.1%
Larceny / Theft Guide 10 50.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 7 100.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 7 16.7%
Trespassing Guide 6 25.0%
Obstruction Guide 6 66.7%
Contempt of Court 6 100.0%
Assault & Battery Guide 6 75.0%

Other Officers in Chesterfield County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J E Ardis 2,592 18.5%
P M Bishop 2,553 16.3%
S Scott 1,925 17.8%
N A Cardona 1,693 23.8%
L C Curtis 1,323 21.1%

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 G Paquette have a 23.3% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 1,025 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 24% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Z G Paquette include Failure to Appear (41 cases), Driving Suspended (33 cases), Larceny / Theft (10 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 41 Failure to Appear cases involving Z G Paquette in Chesterfield County, 47.2% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Chesterfield County.
Based on 33 Driving Suspended cases involving Z G Paquette in Chesterfield County, 3.1% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended 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, 2023–2024. 1,025 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

23.3% of this officer's cases in Chesterfield County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.