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Bench — Botetourt County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 271 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Bench? 33.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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Bench
Botetourt County
33.5%
Dismissed
66.0%
Convicted
271
Cases
48th
Percentile
Top charge: Failure to Appear
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
271 cases · 2025
Based on 271 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

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

Failure to Appear 31.1% dismissed Contempt of Court 38.9% dismissed

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If Bench filed your case in Botetourt County, here's what the data shows: 33.5% of their 271 cases were dismissed, and 66.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Botetourt County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 48% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Failure to Appear (189 cases, 31.1% 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 271 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 189 31.1%
Other 61 38.3%
Contempt of Court 21 38.9%

Other Officers in Botetourt County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
D Franklin 1,754 18.4%
D Mount 893 20.5%
S Honaker 645 2.5%
M L Lynch 450 13.7%
K Mcloughlin 415 31.0%

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 33.5% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 271 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 48% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Bench include Failure to Appear (189 cases), Other (61 cases), Contempt of Court (21 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 189 Failure to Appear cases involving Bench in Botetourt County, 31.1% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Botetourt County.
Based on 21 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. 271 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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