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Z Pinkston

Salem · What happened in 290 cases involving this officer

Z Pinkston
Salem
37.8%
Dismissed
62.2%
Convicted
290
Cases
53th
Percentile
Top charge: Drug Possession
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
290 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by Z Pinkston? 37.8% of their cases were dismissed — above the Salem average.

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What were you charged with?

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

Drug Possession 75.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 34.6% dismissed Reckless Driving 41.7% dismissed Public Intoxication 33.3% dismissed Trespassing 50.0% dismissed Weapons Offense 80.0% dismissed

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If Z Pinkston filed your case in Salem, here's what the data shows: 37.8% of their 290 cases were dismissed, and 62.2% resulted in conviction. That's near the Salem average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 53% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Drug Possession (41 cases, 75.0% dismissed), followed by Driving Suspended (26 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 290 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Salem 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
Drug Possession Guide 41 75.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 26 34.6%
Reckless Driving Guide 24 41.7%
Public Intoxication Guide 14 33.3%
Trespassing Guide 9 50.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 8 80.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 7 42.9%
Obstruction Guide 6 50.0%

Other Officers in Salem

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Mj Duhon 2,386 39.3%
Salem General District Court 659 58.3%
Sr Chamberland 406 57.1%
Sm Young 380 43.1%
Bp Critz 367 40.1%

Common Questions

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 Pinkston have a 37.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 290 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 53% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Z Pinkston include Drug Possession (41 cases), Driving Suspended (26 cases), Reckless Driving (24 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 41 Drug Possession cases involving Z Pinkston in Salem, 75.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Salem.
Based on 26 Driving Suspended cases involving Z Pinkston in Salem, 34.6% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Salem.
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. 290 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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