Charged after an arrest by B M Powers? 43.2% of their cases were dismissed — above the Chesterfield County average.

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B M Powers
Chesterfield County
43.2%
Dismissed
54.3%
Convicted
113
Cases
66th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
113 cases · 2025

If B M Powers filed your case in Chesterfield County, here's what the data shows: 43.2% of their 113 cases were dismissed, and 54.3% resulted in conviction. That's near the Chesterfield County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 66% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (46 cases, 29.0% dismissed), followed by Other (21 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 113 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Chesterfield 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 46 29.0%
Other 21 50.0%
Drug Possession Guide 10 87.5%
Larceny / Theft Guide 8 33.3%
Failure to Appear 6 25.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 0.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 60.0%

Other Officers in Chesterfield County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
W C Warriner 1,092 29.4%
P M Bishop 1,051 11.1%
S A Phillips 1,038 26.8%
S Scott 953 21.4%
A L Coe 950 18.5%

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 Powers have a 43.2% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 113 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 66% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving B M Powers include Traffic Infraction (46 cases), Other (21 cases), Drug Possession (10 cases), Larceny / Theft (8 cases), Failure to Appear (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 Drug Possession cases involving B M Powers in Chesterfield County, 87.5% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Chesterfield County.
Based on 8 Larceny / Theft cases involving B M Powers in Chesterfield County, 33.3% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Chesterfield 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. 113 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

43.2% of this officer's cases in Chesterfield County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.