What are the most common criminal charges in Appomattox County?

The most common charges in Appomattox County include Driving Suspended, Weapons Offense, Drug Possession, based on 2025 public court records. Click any charge to see detailed outcome data for Appomattox County.

How long do criminal cases take in Appomattox County?

The median criminal case in Appomattox County takes 3.2 months from filing to disposition, based on 2025 public court records. Duration varies significantly by charge type.

How does Appomattox County compare to other Virginia courts?

Appomattox County has a 19.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%. This is below the state average. See the full court comparison at /courts.

Appomattox County Criminal Court Outcomes

Q: What is the dismissal rate in Appomattox County courts?

Appomattox County courts have a 19.1% dismissal rate across 4,831 cases from 2025 public court records. The statewide average is 40.5%. Rates vary by charge type — see the breakdown on this page.

Based on 4,831 public court records from 2025, criminal cases in Appomattox County have a 19.1% dismissal rate and a 78.9% conviction rate, with a median case duration of 3.2 months. This dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%.

The most common charges are Driving Suspended (80 cases, 6.5% dismissed), Weapons Offense (54 cases), and Drug Possession (48 cases).

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19.1%

Dismissal Rate

Statewide avg: 40.5%

78.9%

Conviction Rate

3.2 months

Median Duration

Courts

Court	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate	Median Duration
District Court	4,396	14.9%	84.8%	1.9 months
Circuit Court	435	23.2%	73.0%	4.4 months

Top Charges in Appomattox County

Click any charge to see detailed outcomes for Appomattox County.

Charge	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate	Reduction Rate	Median Duration
Driving Suspended	80	6.5%	93.5%	47.5%	2.4 months
Weapons Offense	54	42.9%	57.1%	1.9%	4.0 months
Drug Possession	48	11.8%	85.3%	2.1%	5.1 months
Reckless Driving	38	39.3%	60.7%	28.9%	2.1 months
Larceny / Theft	33	34.8%	60.9%	—	1.7 months
DUI / DWI	31	4.0%	96.0%	16.1%	2.3 months
Failure to Appear	30	50.0%	50.0%	—	2.3 months
Assault & Battery	29	73.7%	10.5%	—	2.6 months
Public Intoxication	20	25.0%	58.3%	—	1.3 months

Officers in Appomattox County

Officers with the most cases on record in Appomattox County.

Officer	Cases	Dismissal Rate
Brandon; Dep Wilson	462	7.4%
Haley; Dep Thompson	425	1.5%
L H; Tpr Tomlin	377	22.7%
Sean; Dep Murdock	361	8.4%
M F; Dep Pastika	314	9.9%
A; Tpr Smith	292	15.6%
Zachary; Dep Goldsmith	250	1.9%
B A; Tpr Bussert	163	9.5%

Data source: Virginia public court records, 2025. 4,831 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Common Questions

Appomattox County courts have a 19.1% dismissal rate across 4,831 cases from 2025 public court records. The statewide average is 40.5%.

The most common charges include Driving Suspended (80 cases, 6.5% dismissed), Weapons Offense (54 cases, 42.9% dismissed), Drug Possession (48 cases, 11.8% dismissed), Reckless Driving (38 cases, 39.3% dismissed), Larceny / Theft (33 cases, 34.8% dismissed).

The median criminal case takes 3.2 months. Duration varies by charge — for example, Driving Suspended cases take 2.4 months. These are based on 2025 public records.

Appomattox County has a 19.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%. Compare all 125 Virginia courts.

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