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Amherst County · What happened in 414 cases involving this officer

Amherst General District Court
Amherst County
48.8%
Dismissed
46.0%
Convicted
414
Cases
72th
Percentile
Top charge: Failure to Appear
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
414 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by Amherst General District Court? 48.8% of their cases were dismissed — above the Amherst County average.

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What were you charged with?

See what happened in Amherst General District Court's cases for your specific charge.

Failure to Appear 37.7% dismissed Contempt of Court 84.6% dismissed

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If Amherst General District Court filed your case in Amherst County, here's what the data shows: 48.8% of their 414 cases were dismissed, and 46.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Amherst County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 72% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Failure to Appear (192 cases, 37.7% dismissed), followed by Contempt of Court (21 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 414 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Amherst County 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
Failure to Appear 192 37.7%
Contempt of Court 21 84.6%

Other Officers in Amherst County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
David Wilson 2,962 3.6%
William Cheek 1,469 9.7%
P M Bourque 778 2.6%
M Blankenship 492 12.5%
Nicholes Anthony Deal 489 9.7%

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 Amherst General District Court have a 48.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 414 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 72% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Amherst General District Court include Failure to Appear (192 cases), Contempt of Court (21 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 192 Failure to Appear cases involving Amherst General District Court in Amherst County, 37.7% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Amherst County.
Based on 21 Contempt of Court cases involving Amherst General District Court in Amherst County, 84.6% were dismissed. View full Contempt of Court outcomes for Amherst 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, 2023–2024. 414 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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