Charged after an arrest by B J Casella? 71.4% of their cases were dismissed — above the Botetourt County average.

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B J Casella
Botetourt County
71.4%
Dismissed
28.6%
Convicted
23
Cases
92th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
23 cases · 2025

If B J Casella filed your case in Botetourt County, here's what the data shows: 71.4% of their 23 cases were dismissed, and 28.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Botetourt County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 92% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (11 cases, 75.0% dismissed), followed by Weapons Offense (7 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 23 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
Other 11 75.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 7 100.0%

Other Officers in Botetourt County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
D Franklin 1,754 18.4%
D Mount 893 20.5%
S Honaker 645 2.5%
M L Lynch 450 13.7%
K Mcloughlin 415 31.0%

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 J Casella have a 71.4% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 23 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 92% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving B J Casella include Other (11 cases), Weapons Offense (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 7 Weapons Offense cases involving B J Casella in Botetourt County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense 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. 23 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

71.4% of this officer's cases in Botetourt County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.