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H R Shelbe — Amherst County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 65 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by H R Shelbe? 33.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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H R Shelbe
Amherst County
33.3%
Dismissed
60.0%
Convicted
65
Cases
46th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
65 cases · 2025
Based on 65 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in H R Shelbe's cases for your specific charge.

DUI / DWI 11.1% dismissed Drug Possession 100.0% dismissed

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If H R Shelbe filed your case in Amherst County, here's what the data shows: 33.3% of their 65 cases were dismissed, and 60.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Amherst County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 46% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (23 cases, 46.7% dismissed), followed by DUI / DWI (22 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 65 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Amherst 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
Other 23 46.7%
DUI / DWI Guide 22 11.1%
Drug Possession Guide 5 100.0%

Other Officers in Amherst County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
David Wilson 2,214 3.4%
Nicholes Anthony Deal 623 12.4%
Matthew Minnick 229 10.2%
Dallas A Hill 224 2.7%
Tpr P M Bourque 218 3.3%

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 H R Shelbe have a 33.3% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 65 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 46% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving H R Shelbe include Other (23 cases), DUI / DWI (22 cases), Drug Possession (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 22 DUI / DWI cases involving H R Shelbe in Amherst County, 11.1% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Amherst County.
Based on 5 Drug Possession cases involving H R Shelbe in Amherst County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Amherst 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. 65 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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