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C W Hand — Rockbridge County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 497 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by C W Hand? 18.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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C W Hand
Rockbridge County
18.3%
Dismissed
78.2%
Convicted
497
Cases
17th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
497 cases · 2025
Based on 497 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in C W Hand's cases for your specific charge.

Reckless Driving 22.2% dismissed DUI / DWI 0.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 25.0% dismissed

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If C W Hand filed your case in Rockbridge County, here's what the data shows: 18.3% of their 497 cases were dismissed, and 78.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Rockbridge County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 17% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (351 cases, 18.8% dismissed), followed by Other (119 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 497 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Rockbridge 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 351 18.8%
Other 119 16.9%
Reckless Driving Guide 10 22.2%
DUI / DWI Guide 8 0.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 25.0%

Other Officers in Rockbridge County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J A Tomlin 692 18.9%
S T Holland 334 17.8%
S R Decoster 315 32.5%
D B Mays 290 27.2%
P A Cantrell 234 19.2%

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 C W Hand have a 18.3% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 497 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 17% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving C W Hand include Traffic Infraction (351 cases), Other (119 cases), Reckless Driving (10 cases), DUI / DWI (8 cases), Driving Suspended (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 Reckless Driving cases involving C W Hand in Rockbridge County, 22.2% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Rockbridge County.
Based on 8 DUI / DWI cases involving C W Hand in Rockbridge County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Rockbridge 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. 497 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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