Charged after an arrest by Benbow? 45.7% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Benbow
Charlottesville
45.7%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
51.4%
Convicted
46
Cases
71th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
46 cases · 2025

If Benbow filed your case in Charlottesville, here's what the data shows: 45.7% of their 46 cases were dismissed, and 51.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 71% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (16 cases, 54.5% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (10 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 46 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Charlottesville 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
Other 16 54.5%
Traffic Infraction 10 28.6%
Larceny / Theft Guide 5 25.0%

Other Officers in Charlottesville

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Sandridge 1,557 49.6%
Mullins 939 40.5%
Bench 322 62.6%
Anderson 155 31.5%
Abdelgayed 127 56.2%

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 Benbow have a 45.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 46 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 71% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Benbow include Other (16 cases), Traffic Infraction (10 cases), Larceny / Theft (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Larceny / Theft cases involving Benbow in Charlottesville, 25.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Charlottesville.
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. 46 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

45.7% of this officer's cases in Charlottesville are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.