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Charged after an arrest by Z L Miller? 47.2% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Z L Miller
Newport News
47.2%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
41.7%
Convicted
44
Cases
73th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
44 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Z L Miller's cases for your specific charge.

If Z L Miller filed your case in Newport News, here's what the data shows: 47.2% of their 44 cases were dismissed, and 41.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 73% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (10 cases, 66.7% dismissed), followed by Larceny / Theft (7 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 44 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Newport News 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 L Miller resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalWeapons Offense — 100.0% of 6 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 4 charges by case volume · Newport News · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 10 66.7%
Larceny / Theft Guide 7 57.1%
Public Intoxication Guide 7 14.3%
Weapons Offense Guide 6 100.0%
Trespassing Guide 5 40.0%

Other Officers in Newport News

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
A Sutton 886 66.8%
B Guifarro 489 33.2%
B Pitts 463 32.4%
K Tully 434 37.2%
A Baker 356 1.3%

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 L Miller have a 47.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 44 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 73% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Z L Miller include Other (10 cases), Larceny / Theft (7 cases), Public Intoxication (7 cases), Weapons Offense (6 cases), Trespassing (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 7 Larceny / Theft cases involving Z L Miller in Newport News, 57.1% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Newport News.
Based on 7 Public Intoxication cases involving Z L Miller in Newport News, 14.3% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Newport News.
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. 44 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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