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Bates — Warren County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 155 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Bates? 22.0% of their cases were dismissed.

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Bates
Warren County
22.0%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
78.0%
Convicted
155
Cases
100
Resolved here
23th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
155 cases · 2025
Based on 155 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Bates's cases for your specific charge.

Reckless Driving 16.7% dismissed DUI / DWI 0.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 0.0% dismissed Larceny / Theft 33.3% dismissed

If Bates filed your case in Warren County, here's what the data shows: of 155 cases filed, 100 reached an outcome — 22.0% were dismissed and 78.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 23% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (79 cases, 9.5% dismissed), followed by Other (32 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 155 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Warren County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: July 8, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving Bates resolve, by charge

Larceny / Theft 33.3% Reckless Driving 16.7% DUI / DWI 0.0% Driving Suspended 0.0%

Highest dismissalLarceny / Theft — 33.3% of 3 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 4 charges by case volume · Warren County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 79 9.5%
Other 32 36.4%
Reckless Driving Guide 12 16.7%
DUI / DWI Guide 8 0.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 7 0.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 5 33.3%

Other Officers in Warren County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
House 389 39.5%
Duvall 319 11.3%
Doffermire 293 38.5%
Pontious 292 9.0%
W T Diberardine 288 25.9%

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 Bates have a 22.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 155 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 23% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Bates include Traffic Infraction (79 cases), Other (32 cases), Reckless Driving (12 cases), DUI / DWI (8 cases), Driving Suspended (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 12 Reckless Driving cases involving Bates in Warren County, 12 reached an outcome and 16.7% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Warren County.
Of 8 DUI / DWI cases involving Bates in Warren County, 6 reached an outcome and 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Warren 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. 155 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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