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Charged after an arrest by B Casella? 28.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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B Casella
Botetourt County
28.4%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
71.6%
Convicted
178
Cases
116
Resolved here
36th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
178 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in B Casella's cases for your specific charge.

If B Casella filed your case in Botetourt County, here's what the data shows: of 178 cases filed, 116 reached an outcome — 28.4% were dismissed and 71.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 36% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (103 cases, 28.2% dismissed), followed by Other (48 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 178 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Botetourt County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: July 8, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving B Casella resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalDrug Possession — 100.0% of 1 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Botetourt County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 103 28.2%
Other 48 27.3%
Driving Suspended Guide 8 28.6%
Drug Possession Guide 6 100.0%
Drug Distribution Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Botetourt County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
D Franklin 2,114 17.3%
D Mount 932 21.1%
S Honaker 842 3.9%
K Mcloughlin 478 29.2%
M L Lynch 473 14.0%

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 B Casella have a 28.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 178 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 36% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving B Casella include Traffic Infraction (103 cases), Other (48 cases), Driving Suspended (8 cases), Drug Possession (6 cases), Drug Distribution (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 8 Driving Suspended cases involving B Casella in Botetourt County, 7 reached an outcome and 28.6% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Botetourt County.
Of 6 Drug Possession cases involving B Casella in Botetourt County, 1 reached an outcome and 100.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Botetourt 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. 178 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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