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Charged after an arrest by G Smith? 17.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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G Smith
Bedford County
17.7%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
81.0%
Convicted
113
Cases
17th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
113 cases · 2025

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If G Smith filed your case in Bedford County, here's what the data shows: 17.7% of their 113 cases were dismissed, and 81.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 17% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (72 cases, 15.7% dismissed), followed by Other (15 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 113 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Bedford County 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 72 15.7%
Other 15 33.3%
Driving Suspended Guide 11 0.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Bedford County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M Clark 578 20.3%
J Ulmer 360 24.2%
L Bell 321 21.4%
T Wertz 286 35.9%
J Goering 281 42.1%

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 G Smith have a 17.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 113 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 17% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving G Smith include Traffic Infraction (72 cases), Other (15 cases), Driving Suspended (11 cases), Weapons Offense (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 11 Driving Suspended cases involving G Smith in Bedford County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Bedford County.
Based on 5 Weapons Offense cases involving G Smith in Bedford County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Bedford County.
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. 113 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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