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K Peterson

Bedford County · What happened in 532 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by K Peterson? 21.6% of their cases were dismissed.

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K Peterson
Bedford County
21.6%
Dismissed
76.4%
Convicted
532
Cases
21th
Percentile
Top charge: Driving Suspended
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
532 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 532 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in K Peterson's cases for your specific charge.

Driving Suspended 7.1% dismissed Weapons Offense 87.5% dismissed Reckless Driving 60.0% dismissed Drug Possession 50.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 20.0% dismissed

Don't see your charge? Check your case

If K Peterson filed your case in Bedford County, here's what the data shows: 21.6% of their 532 cases were dismissed, and 76.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Bedford County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 21% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Driving Suspended (30 cases, 7.1% dismissed), followed by Weapons Offense (11 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 532 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Driving Suspended Guide 30 7.1%
Weapons Offense Guide 11 87.5%
Reckless Driving Guide 11 60.0%
Drug Possession Guide 11 50.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 11 20.0%

Other Officers in Bedford County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Bedford General District Court 1,465 48.6%
T Wertz 748 24.6%
J Goering 556 28.7%
J Spencer 545 21.7%
S Sperberg 509 23.7%

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 K Peterson have a 21.6% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 532 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 21% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving K Peterson include Driving Suspended (30 cases), Weapons Offense (11 cases), Reckless Driving (11 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 30 Driving Suspended cases involving K Peterson in Bedford County, 7.1% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Bedford County.
Based on 11 Weapons Offense cases involving K Peterson in Bedford County, 87.5% 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, 2023–2024. 532 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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