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Christopher Brian Bell — Martinsville Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 267 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Christopher Brian Bell? 29.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 84% of Christopher Brian Bell's 267 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
29.5%
Dismissed
69.5%
Convicted
267
Cases
39th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
267 cases · 2025
Based on 267 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Christopher Brian Bell filed your case in Martinsville, here's what the data shows: 29.5% of their 267 cases were dismissed, and 69.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Martinsville average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 39% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (224 cases, 27.6% dismissed), followed by Other (20 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 267 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 224 27.6%
Other 20 46.2%
Driving Suspended Guide 19 41.2%

Other Officers in Martinsville

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Cody Blake Summers 183 26.3%
Justin Havens 176 29.3%
Christopher Astin 160 40.8%
Jessica Moran 155 28.5%
Joel Hernandez 150 33.6%

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 29.5% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 267 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 39% 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 (224 cases), Other (20 cases), Driving Suspended (19 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 19 Driving Suspended cases involving Christopher Brian Bell in Martinsville, 41.2% 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. 267 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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