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D C Kirkland

Lynchburg · What happened in 156 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by D C Kirkland? 31.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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D C Kirkland
Lynchburg
31.8%
Dismissed
65.4%
Convicted
156
Cases
41th
Percentile
Top charge: Public Intoxication
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
156 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 156 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in D C Kirkland's cases for your specific charge.

Public Intoxication 15.4% dismissed Drug Possession 50.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 0.0% dismissed Reckless Driving 28.6% dismissed Larceny / Theft 42.9% dismissed Driving Suspended 57.1% dismissed

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If D C Kirkland filed your case in Lynchburg, here's what the data shows: 31.8% of their 156 cases were dismissed, and 65.4% resulted in conviction. That's near the Lynchburg average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 41% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Public Intoxication (18 cases, 15.4% dismissed), followed by Drug Possession (12 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 156 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 18 15.4%
Drug Possession Guide 12 50.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 8 0.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 7 28.6%
Larceny / Theft Guide 7 42.9%
Driving Suspended Guide 7 57.1%
Obstruction Guide 5 40.0%

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 Kirkland have a 31.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 156 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 41% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving D C Kirkland include Public Intoxication (18 cases), Drug Possession (12 cases), DUI / DWI (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 18 Public Intoxication cases involving D C Kirkland in Lynchburg, 15.4% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Lynchburg.
Based on 12 Drug Possession cases involving D C Kirkland in Lynchburg, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession 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. 156 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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