Charged after an arrest by D C Brydge? 15.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 88% of D C Brydge's 223 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.

D C Brydge
Rappahannock County
15.7%
Dismissed
84.3%
Convicted
223
Cases
14th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
223 cases · 2025

If D C Brydge filed your case in Rappahannock County, here's what the data shows: 15.7% of their 223 cases were dismissed, and 84.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Rappahannock County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 14% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (197 cases, 15.8% dismissed), followed by Other (25 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 223 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Rappahannock 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 197 15.8%
Other 25 16.7%

Other Officers in Rappahannock County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
S J Riddle 880 39.3%
E B Smith 600 30.9%
John Alishauskas 205 15.7%
Matthew Bennett 173 22.4%
Matthew C Dodson 169 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 D C Brydge have a 15.7% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 223 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 14% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving D C Brydge include Traffic Infraction (197 cases), Other (25 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 223 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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