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D C Hatch

Lynchburg · What happened in 230 cases involving this officer

D C Hatch
Lynchburg
28.3%
Dismissed
69.9%
Convicted
230
Cases
34th
Percentile
Top charge: Public Intoxication
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
230 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by D C Hatch? 28.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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Public Intoxication 10.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 7.1% dismissed Drug Possession 50.0% dismissed Obstruction 0.0% dismissed Weapons Offense 50.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 0.0% dismissed

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If D C Hatch filed your case in Lynchburg, here's what the data shows: 28.3% of their 230 cases were dismissed, and 69.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Lynchburg average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 34% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Public Intoxication (25 cases, 10.0% dismissed), followed by Driving Suspended (16 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 230 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Lynchburg District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Public Intoxication Guide 25 10.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 16 7.1%
Drug Possession Guide 14 50.0%
Obstruction Guide 8 0.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 7 50.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Lynchburg

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M D Bauserman 2,051 20.5%
Lynchburg General District Ct 1,726 49.4%
J W Farrar 1,518 20.7%
G A Boras 723 32.8%
L A Skillman 704 39.8%

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 C Hatch have a 28.3% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 230 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 34% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving D C Hatch include Public Intoxication (25 cases), Driving Suspended (16 cases), Drug Possession (14 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 25 Public Intoxication cases involving D C Hatch in Lynchburg, 10.0% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Lynchburg.
Based on 16 Driving Suspended cases involving D C Hatch in Lynchburg, 7.1% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Lynchburg.
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, 2023–2024. 230 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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