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Charged after an arrest by Christopher Astin? 40.9% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Christopher Astin
Martinsville
40.9%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
59.1%
Convicted
206
Cases
171
Resolved here
62th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
206 cases · 2025

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

If Christopher Astin filed your case in Martinsville, here's what the data shows: of 206 cases filed, 171 reached an outcome — 40.9% were dismissed and 59.1% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 62% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (117 cases, 45.7% 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 206 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: July 8, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 117 45.7%
Other 65 41.8%
Driving Suspended Guide 18 22.2%
Reckless Driving Guide 6 16.7%

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%
Jessica Moran 164 27.7%

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 Christopher Astin have a 40.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 206 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 62% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Christopher Astin include Traffic Infraction (117 cases), Other (65 cases), Driving Suspended (18 cases), Reckless Driving (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 18 Driving Suspended cases involving Christopher Astin in Martinsville, 18 reached an outcome and 22.2% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Martinsville.
Of 6 Reckless Driving cases involving Christopher Astin in Martinsville, 6 reached an outcome and 16.7% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving 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. 206 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

40.9% of this officer's cases in Martinsville are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.