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Charged after an arrest by B Guthrie? 27.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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B Guthrie
Botetourt County
27.7%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
71.9%
Convicted
419
Cases
35th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
419 cases · 2025

If B Guthrie filed your case in Botetourt County, here's what the data shows: 27.7% of their 419 cases were dismissed, and 71.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 35% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (288 cases, 27.2% dismissed), followed by Other (104 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 419 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: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 288 27.2%
Other 104 28.2%
Driving Suspended Guide 15 27.3%

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 Guthrie have a 27.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 419 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 35% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving B Guthrie include Traffic Infraction (288 cases), Other (104 cases), Driving Suspended (15 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 15 Driving Suspended cases involving B Guthrie in Botetourt County, 27.3% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended 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. 419 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

27.7% of this officer's cases in Botetourt County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.