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Bedford General District Court
Bedford County
48.6%
Dismissed
45.2%
Convicted
1,465
Cases
72th
Percentile
Top charge: Failure to Appear
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
1,465 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by Bedford General District Court? 48.6% of their cases were dismissed — above the Bedford County average.

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What were you charged with?

See what happened in Bedford General District Court's cases for your specific charge.

Failure to Appear 44.9% dismissed Contempt of Court 11.8% dismissed

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If Bedford General District Court filed your case in Bedford County, here's what the data shows: 48.6% of their 1,465 cases were dismissed, and 45.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Bedford County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 72% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Failure to Appear (685 cases, 44.9% dismissed), followed by Contempt of Court (17 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 1,465 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Bedford 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
Failure to Appear 685 44.9%
Contempt of Court 17 11.8%

Other Officers in Bedford County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
T Wertz 748 24.6%
J Goering 556 28.7%
J Spencer 545 21.7%
K Peterson 532 21.6%
S Sperberg 509 23.7%

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 Bedford General District Court have a 48.6% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 1,465 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 72% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Bedford General District Court include Failure to Appear (685 cases), Contempt of Court (17 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 685 Failure to Appear cases involving Bedford General District Court in Bedford County, 44.9% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Bedford County.
Based on 17 Contempt of Court cases involving Bedford General District Court in Bedford County, 11.8% were dismissed. View full Contempt of Court outcomes for Bedford 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. 1,465 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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