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L A Skillman

Lynchburg · What happened in 704 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by L A Skillman? 39.8% of their cases were dismissed — above the Lynchburg average.

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L A Skillman
Lynchburg
39.8%
Dismissed
56.5%
Convicted
704
Cases
57th
Percentile
Top charge: Drug Possession
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
704 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 704 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Drug Possession 65.4% dismissed Driving Suspended 16.7% dismissed Public Intoxication 22.7% dismissed Weapons Offense 63.6% dismissed Larceny / Theft 70.0% dismissed Obstruction 50.0% dismissed

Don't see your charge? Check your case

If L A Skillman filed your case in Lynchburg, here's what the data shows: 39.8% of their 704 cases were dismissed, and 56.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Lynchburg average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 57% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Drug Possession (89 cases, 65.4% dismissed), followed by Driving Suspended (43 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 704 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Lynchburg 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
Drug Possession Guide 89 65.4%
Driving Suspended Guide 43 16.7%
Public Intoxication Guide 27 22.7%
Weapons Offense Guide 19 63.6%
Larceny / Theft Guide 18 70.0%
Obstruction Guide 14 50.0%
Trespassing Guide 9 50.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 6 33.3%
Assault & Battery Guide 5 40.0%

Other Officers in Lynchburg

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M D Bauserman 2,051 20.5%
Lynchburg General District Ct 1,726 49.4%
J W Farrar 1,518 20.7%
G A Boras 723 32.8%
B A Orrock 684 24.4%

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 Skillman have a 39.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 704 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 57% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving L A Skillman include Drug Possession (89 cases), Driving Suspended (43 cases), Public Intoxication (27 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 89 Drug Possession cases involving L A Skillman in Lynchburg, 65.4% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Lynchburg.
Based on 43 Driving Suspended cases involving L A Skillman in Lynchburg, 16.7% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Lynchburg.
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. 704 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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