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A W Backus — Frederick County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 225 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by A W Backus? 22.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 87% of A W Backus's 225 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.

A W Backus
Frederick County
22.4%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
77.6%
Convicted
225
Cases
24th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
225 cases · 2025
Based on 225 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If A W Backus filed your case in Frederick County, here's what the data shows: 22.4% of their 225 cases were dismissed, and 77.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 24% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (196 cases, 21.8% dismissed), followed by Other (23 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 225 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Frederick County 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 196 21.8%
Other 23 21.4%

Other Officers in Frederick County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
W D Alsberry 731 23.2%
B E Thomas 654 17.2%
B A Armstrong 526 15.5%
C B Smith 478 27.0%
W T Diberardine 473 35.5%

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 A W Backus have a 22.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 225 cases from 2025 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 A W Backus include Traffic Infraction (196 cases), Other (23 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 225 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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