Charged after an arrest by B R Mcguire? 56.5% of their cases were dismissed — above the Alleghany County average.

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B R Mcguire
Alleghany County
56.5%
Dismissed
42.5%
Convicted
591
Cases
80th
Percentile
Top charge: Drug Possession
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
591 cases · 2023–2024

You were arrested by B R Mcguire in Alleghany County, and your case is more likely to be dismissed than cases handled by most other Virginia officers. McGuire's 56.5% dismissal rate is significantly higher than the statewide average of 34.7%—placing McGuire in the top 20% of officers for dismissals. This suggests either that cases brought by McGuire are weaker on average, or that the courts in Alleghany County are particularly skeptical of the arrests McGuire makes. Your case has a solid chance of being dismissed rather than resulting in conviction, which happened in 42.5% of McGuire's cases overall.

What happens in your case depends heavily on what you were charged with. If you face drug possession or weapons charges, dismissal rates are exceptionally high—81.8% and 86.7% respectively. However, if you were arrested for DUI/DWI, the pattern flips dramatically: only 8.7% of those cases are dismissed, and conviction becomes far more likely. Other charges fall in the middle range at 57.5% dismissals. The charge type matters more than the officer in predicting your outcome.

Based on 591 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Alleghany 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
Drug Possession Guide 144 81.8%
Weapons Offense Guide 56 86.7%
DUI / DWI Guide 28 8.7%
Driving Suspended Guide 19 66.7%
Public Intoxication Guide 11 27.3%
Obstruction Guide 10 40.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 7 83.3%
Larceny / Theft Guide 7 33.3%
Assault & Battery Guide 5 80.0%

Other Officers in Alleghany County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J L Vinson 1,794 46.8%
B Hobbs 1,193 27.5%
E R Mann 1,000 35.8%
J R Wright 846 39.6%
M C Forbes 725 29.7%

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 R Mcguire have a 56.5% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 591 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 80% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving B R Mcguire include Drug Possession (144 cases), Weapons Offense (56 cases), DUI / DWI (28 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 144 Drug Possession cases involving B R Mcguire in Alleghany County, 81.8% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Alleghany County.
Based on 56 Weapons Offense cases involving B R Mcguire in Alleghany County, 86.7% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Alleghany 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. 591 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

56.5% of this officer's cases in Alleghany County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.