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Bench — Botetourt County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 275 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Bench? 35.2% of their cases were dismissed.

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Bench
Botetourt County
35.2%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
64.3%
Convicted
275
Cases
51th
Percentile
Top charge: Failure to Appear
275 cases · 2025
Based on 275 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Failure to Appear 32.6% dismissed Contempt of Court 38.9% dismissed

If Bench filed your case in Botetourt County, here's what the data shows: 35.2% of their 275 cases were dismissed, and 64.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 51% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Failure to Appear (192 cases, 32.6% dismissed), followed by Other (61 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 275 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Botetourt 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
Failure to Appear 192 32.6%
Other 61 41.2%
Contempt of Court 22 38.9%

Other Officers in Botetourt County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
D Franklin 2,114 17.3%
D Mount 932 21.1%
S Honaker 842 3.9%
K Mcloughlin 478 29.2%
M L Lynch 473 14.0%

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 Bench have a 35.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 275 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 51% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Bench include Failure to Appear (192 cases), Other (61 cases), Contempt of Court (22 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 192 Failure to Appear cases involving Bench in Botetourt County, 32.6% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Botetourt County.
Based on 22 Contempt of Court cases involving Bench in Botetourt County, 38.9% were dismissed. View full Contempt of Court outcomes for Botetourt 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. 275 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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