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B M Patterson — Rockbridge County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 92 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by B M Patterson? 19.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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B M Patterson
Rockbridge County
19.4%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
80.6%
Convicted
92
Cases
19th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
92 cases · 2025
Based on 92 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Fraud / Forgery 0.0% dismissed Drug Possession 0.0% dismissed

If B M Patterson filed your case in Rockbridge County, here's what the data shows: 19.4% of their 92 cases were dismissed, and 80.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 19% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (31 cases, 5.9% dismissed), followed by Other (26 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 92 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Rockbridge 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 31 5.9%
Other 26 29.4%
Fraud / Forgery Guide 10 0.0%
Drug Possession Guide 6 0.0%

Other Officers in Rockbridge County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J A Tomlin 759 19.5%
C W Hand 520 19.5%
S T Holland 367 18.5%
D B Mays 362 27.3%
S R Decoster 315 32.5%

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 B M Patterson have a 19.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 92 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 19% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving B M Patterson include Traffic Infraction (31 cases), Other (26 cases), Fraud / Forgery (10 cases), Drug Possession (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 Fraud / Forgery cases involving B M Patterson in Rockbridge County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Fraud / Forgery outcomes for Rockbridge County.
Based on 6 Drug Possession cases involving B M Patterson in Rockbridge County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Rockbridge 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. 92 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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