Derek Hartman

You were arrested by Derek Hartman in Augusta County, and your case is being handled in that county's court system. Hartman's conviction rate is notably high—78.4 percent of his arrests result in convictions, compared to a statewide average dismissal rate of 34.7 percent. This means cases from Hartman's arrests are dismissed less frequently than the typical Virginia arrest. He ranks in the bottom 21 percent of officers statewide for dismissal rates, suggesting his cases tend to move toward conviction more often than most.

The vast majority of Hartman's arrests—405 out of 414 cases—fall under "Other" charges, which carry a 21.5 percent dismissal rate. He has also made five reckless driving arrests, none of which were dismissed. Without knowing your specific charge, your case likely falls into the "Other" category, where about one in five cases gets dismissed. This doesn't tell you what will happen in your situation, but it shows the general pattern of how cases from his arrests have been resolved historically.