Charged after an arrest by Battel? 44.8% of their cases were dismissed — above the Washington County average.

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Battel
Washington County
44.8%
Dismissed
51.7%
Convicted
113
Cases
69th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
113 cases · 2025

If Battel filed your case in Washington County, here's what the data shows: 44.8% of their 113 cases were dismissed, and 51.7% resulted in conviction. That's near the Washington County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 69% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (83 cases, 48.4% dismissed), followed by Other (15 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 Washington 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 83 48.4%
Other 15 50.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 14 28.6%

Other Officers in Washington County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Shepherd 4,544 17.4%
Combs 786 16.9%
J Burton 643 20.5%
T Chapman 621 23.2%
B Stainker 433 26.1%

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 Battel have a 44.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 113 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 69% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Battel include Traffic Infraction (83 cases), Other (15 cases), Reckless Driving (14 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 14 Reckless Driving cases involving Battel in Washington County, 28.6% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Washington 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

44.8% of this officer's cases in Washington County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.