Charged after an arrest by Hackenbracht? 6.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 83% of Hackenbracht's 149 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

Hackenbracht
Nelson County
6.3%
Dismissed
90.5%
Convicted
149
Cases
4th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
149 cases · 2025

If Hackenbracht filed your case in Nelson County, here's what the data shows: 6.3% of their 149 cases were dismissed, and 90.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Nelson County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 4% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (123 cases, 7.0% dismissed), followed by Other (19 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 149 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Nelson 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 123 7.0%
Other 19 7.1%
Reckless Driving Guide 6 0.0%

Other Officers in Nelson County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Keith W Brown 849 10.8%
Bryan Brookins 454 3.8%
Eric Gibson 361 9.5%
Robert Richardson 340 6.5%
Michael Stogdale 161 2.5%

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 Hackenbracht have a 6.3% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 149 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 4% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Hackenbracht include Traffic Infraction (123 cases), Other (19 cases), Reckless Driving (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 Reckless Driving cases involving Hackenbracht in Nelson County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Nelson 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. 149 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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