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B M Patterson

Rockbridge County · What happened in 278 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by B M Patterson? 41.8% of their cases were dismissed — above the Rockbridge County average.

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B M Patterson
Rockbridge County
41.8%
Dismissed
56.5%
Convicted
278
Cases
61th
Percentile
Top charge: Weapons Offense
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
278 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 278 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Weapons Offense 0.0% dismissed Public Intoxication 25.0% dismissed Drug Possession 100.0% dismissed Trespassing 40.0% dismissed Larceny / Theft 50.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 66.7% dismissed

Don't see your charge? Check your case

If B M Patterson filed your case in Rockbridge County, here's what the data shows: 41.8% of their 278 cases were dismissed, and 56.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Rockbridge County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 61% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Weapons Offense (13 cases, 0.0% dismissed), followed by Public Intoxication (9 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 278 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Weapons Offense Guide 13 0.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 9 25.0%
Drug Possession Guide 8 100.0%
Trespassing Guide 7 40.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 5 50.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 66.7%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Rockbridge County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C J Norris 2,001 15.1%
N A Maxfield 1,109 21.7%
S T Holland 988 24.8%
Z S Blevins 939 25.5%
P A Cantrell 885 21.3%

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 41.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 278 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 61% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving B M Patterson include Weapons Offense (13 cases), Public Intoxication (9 cases), Drug Possession (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 13 Weapons Offense cases involving B M Patterson in Rockbridge County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Rockbridge County.
Based on 9 Public Intoxication cases involving B M Patterson in Rockbridge County, 25.0% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication 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, 2023–2024. 278 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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