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Det D Blanken

Bristol · What happened in 66 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Det D Blanken? 65.7% of their cases were dismissed — above the Bristol average.

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Det D Blanken
Bristol
65.7%
Dismissed
34.3%
Convicted
66
Cases
88th
Percentile
Top charge: Fraud / Forgery
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
66 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 66 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Det D Blanken's cases for your specific charge.

Fraud / Forgery 100.0% dismissed Larceny / Theft 11.1% dismissed Property Destruction 0.0% dismissed

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If Det D Blanken filed your case in Bristol, here's what the data shows: 65.7% of their 66 cases were dismissed, and 34.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Bristol average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 88% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Fraud / Forgery (23 cases, 100.0% dismissed), followed by Larceny / Theft (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 66 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Bristol 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
Fraud / Forgery Guide 23 100.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 16 11.1%
Property Destruction 7 0.0%

Other Officers in Bristol

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Officer A Loureiro 1,474 20.4%
Officer K Shadley 1,173 25.9%
Trooper R L Stiltner 765 16.6%
Sgt M W Edwards 677 24.6%
Officer J Tester 640 25.2%

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 Det D Blanken have a 65.7% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 66 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 88% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Det D Blanken include Fraud / Forgery (23 cases), Larceny / Theft (16 cases), Property Destruction (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 23 Fraud / Forgery cases involving Det D Blanken in Bristol, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Fraud / Forgery outcomes for Bristol.
Based on 16 Larceny / Theft cases involving Det D Blanken in Bristol, 11.1% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Bristol.
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. 66 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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