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J Goering — Bedford County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 281 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by J Goering? 42.1% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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J Goering
Bedford County
42.1%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
57.4%
Convicted
281
Cases
183
Resolved here
64th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
281 cases · 2025
Based on 281 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in J Goering's cases for your specific charge.

Driving Suspended 23.1% dismissed Reckless Driving 8.3% dismissed Drug Possession 50.0% dismissed Fraud / Forgery 0.0% dismissed

If J Goering filed your case in Bedford County, here's what the data shows: of 281 cases filed, 183 reached an outcome — 42.1% were dismissed and 57.4% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 64% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (143 cases, 39.2% dismissed), followed by Other (74 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 281 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: July 8, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving J Goering resolve, by charge

Drug Possession 50.0% Driving Suspended 23.1% Reckless Driving 8.3% Fraud / Forgery 0.0%

Highest dismissalDrug Possession — 50.0% of 4 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 4 charges by case volume · Bedford County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 143 39.2%
Other 74 50.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 16 23.1%
Reckless Driving Guide 15 8.3%
Drug Possession Guide 7 50.0%
Fraud / Forgery 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%
O Castaneda 265 22.6%

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 J Goering have a 42.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 281 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 64% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J Goering include Traffic Infraction (143 cases), Other (74 cases), Driving Suspended (16 cases), Reckless Driving (15 cases), Drug Possession (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 16 Driving Suspended cases involving J Goering in Bedford County, 13 reached an outcome and 23.1% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Bedford County.
Of 15 Reckless Driving cases involving J Goering in Bedford County, 12 reached an outcome and 8.3% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving 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. 281 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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