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D W Bechtol

Norfolk · What happened in 613 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by D W Bechtol? 25.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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D W Bechtol
Norfolk
25.9%
Dismissed
73.4%
Convicted
613
Cases
29th
Percentile
Top charge: Failure to Appear
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
613 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 613 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in D W Bechtol's cases for your specific charge.

Failure to Appear 64.3% dismissed Reckless Driving 25.0% dismissed

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If D W Bechtol filed your case in Norfolk, here's what the data shows: 25.9% of their 613 cases were dismissed, and 73.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Norfolk average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 29% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Failure to Appear (17 cases, 64.3% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (5 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 613 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Failure to Appear 17 64.3%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 25.0%

Other Officers in Norfolk

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
R M Shepherd 2,150 19.6%
G A Countryman 1,537 21.1%
T R Welka 1,501 25.9%
G B Erwin 1,230 19.2%
J Keeney 1,223 34.6%

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 25.9% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 613 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 29% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving D W Bechtol include Failure to Appear (17 cases), Reckless Driving (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 17 Failure to Appear cases involving D W Bechtol in Norfolk, 64.3% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Norfolk.
Based on 5 Reckless Driving cases involving D W Bechtol in Norfolk, 25.0% 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, 2023–2024. 613 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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