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D W Bechtol — Virginia Beach Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 727 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by D W Bechtol? 17.6% of their cases were dismissed.

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D W Bechtol
Virginia Beach
17.6%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
82.4%
Convicted
727
Cases
16th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
727 cases · 2025
Based on 727 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If D W Bechtol filed your case in Virginia Beach, here's what the data shows: 17.6% of their 727 cases were dismissed, and 82.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 16% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (418 cases, 23.9% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (201 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 727 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Virginia Beach 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 418 23.9%
Reckless Driving Guide 201 2.6%
Other 105 36.6%

Other Officers in Virginia Beach

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C Bryan 1,583 31.5%
J R Ford 1,527 24.9%
B Fleurimond 1,398 29.5%
K D Jones 1,166 29.2%
J N Ford 1,165 26.7%

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 W Bechtol have a 17.6% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 727 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 16% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving D W Bechtol include Traffic Infraction (418 cases), Reckless Driving (201 cases), Other (105 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 201 Reckless Driving cases involving D W Bechtol in Virginia Beach, 2.6% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Virginia Beach.
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. 727 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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