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D Bechtol — Norfolk Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 111 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by D Bechtol? 32.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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D Bechtol
Norfolk
32.9%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
63.3%
Convicted
111
Cases
79
Resolved here
46th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
111 cases · 2025
Based on 111 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If D Bechtol filed your case in Norfolk, here's what the data shows: of 111 cases filed, 79 reached an outcome — 32.9% were dismissed and 63.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 46% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (53 cases, 25.0% dismissed), followed by Other (45 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 111 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Norfolk 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 53 25.0%
Other 45 50.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 9 11.1%

Other Officers in Norfolk

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Red Light Vio Photosafe 936 98.8%
T R Welka 923 26.2%
D Miculita 815 21.0%

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 D Bechtol have a 32.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 111 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 46% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving D Bechtol include Traffic Infraction (53 cases), Other (45 cases), Reckless Driving (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 9 Reckless Driving cases involving D Bechtol in Norfolk, 9 reached an outcome and 11.1% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Norfolk.
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. 111 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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