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Bench — Charlottesville Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 322 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Bench? 62.6% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Bench
Charlottesville
62.6%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
35.6%
Convicted
322
Cases
281
Resolved here
88th
Percentile
Top charge: Failure to Appear
322 cases · 2025
Based on 322 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Failure to Appear 59.9% dismissed Probation Violation 54.8% dismissed

If Bench filed your case in Charlottesville, here's what the data shows: of 322 cases filed, 281 reached an outcome — 62.6% were dismissed and 35.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 88% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Failure to Appear (217 cases, 59.9% dismissed), followed by Other (65 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 322 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: July 8, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Failure to Appear 217 59.9%
Other 65 78.8%
Probation Violation Guide 38 54.8%

Other Officers in Charlottesville

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Sandridge 1,557 49.6%
Mullins 939 40.5%
Anderson 155 31.5%
Abdelgayed 127 56.2%
Ritter 114 46.5%

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 62.6% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 322 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 88% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Bench include Failure to Appear (217 cases), Other (65 cases), Probation Violation (38 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 217 Failure to Appear cases involving Bench in Charlottesville, 197 reached an outcome and 59.9% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Charlottesville.
Of 38 Probation Violation cases involving Bench in Charlottesville, 31 reached an outcome and 54.8% were dismissed. View full Probation Violation 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. 322 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

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