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Christopher Brian Bell — Martinsville Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 303 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Christopher Brian Bell? 27.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 84% of Christopher Brian Bell's 303 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.

Christopher Brian Bell
Martinsville
27.9%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
71.2%
Convicted
303
Cases
35th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
303 cases · 2025
Based on 303 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Christopher Brian Bell filed your case in Martinsville, here's what the data shows: 27.9% of their 303 cases were dismissed, and 71.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 35% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (255 cases, 26.5% dismissed), followed by Driving Suspended (22 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 303 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 255 26.5%
Driving Suspended Guide 22 36.8%
Other 22 40.0%

Other Officers in Martinsville

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Cody Blake Summers 222 24.0%
Justin Havens 218 29.9%
Joel Hernandez 208 42.2%
Christopher Astin 206 40.9%
Jessica Moran 164 27.7%

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 Christopher Brian Bell have a 27.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 303 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 35% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Christopher Brian Bell include Traffic Infraction (255 cases), Driving Suspended (22 cases), Other (22 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 22 Driving Suspended cases involving Christopher Brian Bell in Martinsville, 36.8% 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. 303 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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