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Charged after an arrest by A Watkins? 25.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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A Watkins
Bedford County
25.3%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
74.7%
Convicted
121
Cases
30th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
121 cases · 2025

If A Watkins filed your case in Bedford County, here's what the data shows: 25.3% of their 121 cases were dismissed, and 74.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 30% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (96 cases, 24.6% dismissed), followed by Other (15 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 121 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Bedford 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 96 24.6%
Other 15 40.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 10 12.5%

Other Officers in Bedford County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M Clark 578 20.3%
J Ulmer 360 24.2%
L Bell 321 21.4%
T Wertz 286 35.9%
J Goering 281 42.1%

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 Watkins have a 25.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 121 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 30% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving A Watkins include Traffic Infraction (96 cases), Other (15 cases), Reckless Driving (10 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 Reckless Driving cases involving A Watkins in Bedford County, 12.5% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Bedford County.
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. 121 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

25.3% of this officer's cases in Bedford County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.