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L A Dowdy — Botetourt County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 243 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by L A Dowdy? 20.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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L A Dowdy
Botetourt County
20.8%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
79.2%
Convicted
243
Cases
21th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
243 cases · 2025
Based on 243 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in L A Dowdy's cases for your specific charge.

Reckless Driving 8.7% dismissed Driving Suspended 0.0% dismissed

If L A Dowdy filed your case in Botetourt County, here's what the data shows: 20.8% of their 243 cases were dismissed, and 79.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 21% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (172 cases, 24.5% dismissed), followed by Other (34 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 243 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Botetourt 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 172 24.5%
Other 34 19.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 28 8.7%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 0.0%

Other Officers in Botetourt County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
D Franklin 2,114 17.3%
D Mount 932 21.1%
S Honaker 842 3.9%
K Mcloughlin 478 29.2%
M L Lynch 473 14.0%

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 L A Dowdy have a 20.8% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 243 cases from 2025 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 L A Dowdy include Traffic Infraction (172 cases), Other (34 cases), Reckless Driving (28 cases), Driving Suspended (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 28 Reckless Driving cases involving L A Dowdy in Botetourt County, 8.7% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Botetourt County.
Based on 6 Driving Suspended cases involving L A Dowdy in Botetourt County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Botetourt 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. 243 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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