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Burnell — Westmoreland County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 114 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Burnell? 19.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 89% of Burnell's 114 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

Burnell
Westmoreland County
19.4%
Dismissed
79.0%
Convicted
114
Cases
19th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
114 cases · 2025
Based on 114 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Burnell filed your case in Westmoreland County, here's what the data shows: 19.4% of their 114 cases were dismissed, and 79.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Westmoreland County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 19% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (101 cases, 19.6% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (9 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 114 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Westmoreland 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
Traffic Infraction 101 19.6%
Reckless Driving Guide 9 12.5%

Other Officers in Westmoreland County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Paroskie 413 47.1%
Gass 331 27.3%
Felts 290 16.3%
Darby 289 12.6%
Mulvena 273 31.6%

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 Burnell have a 19.4% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 114 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 19% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Burnell include Traffic Infraction (101 cases), Reckless Driving (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 9 Reckless Driving cases involving Burnell in Westmoreland County, 12.5% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Westmoreland 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. 114 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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