Charged after an arrest by C Dalton? 36.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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C Dalton
Bedford County
36.4%
Dismissed
63.6%
Convicted
84
Cases
53th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
84 cases · 2025

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If C Dalton filed your case in Bedford County, here's what the data shows: 36.4% of their 84 cases were dismissed, and 63.6% resulted in conviction. That's near the Bedford County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 53% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (28 cases, 20.0% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (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 84 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Bedford 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 28 20.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 14 25.0%
Other 13 66.7%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 0.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 5 0.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 5 100.0%

Other Officers in Bedford County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M Clark 502 20.6%
L Bell 317 20.8%
T Wertz 258 34.4%
O Castaneda 250 22.3%
J Goering 244 41.8%

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 Dalton have a 36.4% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 84 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 53% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving C Dalton include Traffic Infraction (28 cases), Reckless Driving (14 cases), Other (13 cases), DUI / DWI (5 cases), Larceny / Theft (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 14 Reckless Driving cases involving C Dalton in Bedford County, 25.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Bedford County.
Based on 5 DUI / DWI cases involving C Dalton in Bedford County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Bedford 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. 84 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

36.4% of this officer's cases in Bedford County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.