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Det L Spears — Bristol Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 27 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Det L Spears? 66.7% of their cases were dismissed — above the Bristol average.

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Det L Spears
Bristol
66.7%
Dismissed
33.3%
Convicted
27
Cases
90th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
27 cases · 2025
Based on 27 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Det L Spears's cases for your specific charge.

Drug Possession 100.0% dismissed Weapons Offense 0.0% dismissed

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If Det L Spears filed your case in Bristol, here's what the data shows: 66.7% of their 27 cases were dismissed, and 33.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Bristol average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 90% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (13 cases, 100.0% dismissed), followed by Drug Possession (7 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 27 public court records, 2025. 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: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 13 100.0%
Drug Possession Guide 7 100.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 6 0.0%

Other Officers in Bristol

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Sgt M W Edwards 652 21.9%
Officer D Clayman 498 21.3%
Trooper R L Stiltner 456 24.9%
Officer T Gillespie 426 29.0%
Officer A Loureiro 394 36.7%

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 Det L Spears have a 66.7% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 27 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 90% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Det L Spears include Other (13 cases), Drug Possession (7 cases), Weapons Offense (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 7 Drug Possession cases involving Det L Spears in Bristol, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Bristol.
Based on 6 Weapons Offense cases involving Det L Spears in Bristol, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense 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, 2025. 27 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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