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Charged after an arrest by Z H Potwine? 35.6% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 89% of Z H Potwine's 960 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

Z H Potwine
Virginia Beach
35.6%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
64.4%
Convicted
960
Cases
52th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
960 cases · 2025

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If Z H Potwine filed your case in Virginia Beach, here's what the data shows: 35.6% of their 960 cases were dismissed, and 64.4% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 52% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (856 cases, 35.1% dismissed), followed by Other (78 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 960 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Virginia Beach 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 856 35.1%
Other 78 46.8%
Reckless Driving Guide 18 5.9%
Driving Suspended Guide 8 50.0%

Other Officers in Virginia Beach

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C Bryan 1,583 31.5%
J R Ford 1,527 24.9%
B Fleurimond 1,398 29.5%
K D Jones 1,166 29.2%
J N Ford 1,165 26.7%

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 H Potwine have a 35.6% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 960 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 52% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Z H Potwine include Traffic Infraction (856 cases), Other (78 cases), Reckless Driving (18 cases), Driving Suspended (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 18 Reckless Driving cases involving Z H Potwine in Virginia Beach, 5.9% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Virginia Beach.
Based on 8 Driving Suspended cases involving Z H Potwine in Virginia Beach, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Virginia Beach.
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. 960 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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