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Charged after an arrest by C D Hardy? 47.8% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Context for this record: 84% of C D Hardy's 127 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.

C D Hardy
Martinsville
47.8%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
52.2%
Convicted
127
Cases
74th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
127 cases · 2025

If C D Hardy filed your case in Martinsville, here's what the data shows: 47.8% of their 127 cases were dismissed, and 52.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 74% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (107 cases, 47.9% dismissed), followed by Other (14 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 127 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Martinsville 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 107 47.9%
Other 14 46.2%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 50.0%

Other Officers in Martinsville

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Christopher Brian Bell 303 27.9%
Cody Blake Summers 222 24.0%
Justin Havens 218 29.9%
Joel Hernandez 208 42.2%
Christopher Astin 206 40.9%

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 C D Hardy have a 47.8% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 127 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 74% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving C D Hardy include Traffic Infraction (107 cases), Other (14 cases), Driving Suspended (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 Driving Suspended cases involving C D Hardy in Martinsville, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Martinsville.
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. 127 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

47.8% of this officer's cases in Martinsville are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.