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L W Bell

Hanover County · What happened in 284 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by L W Bell? 21.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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L W Bell
Hanover County
21.8%
Dismissed
77.1%
Convicted
284
Cases
21th
Percentile
Top charge: Public Intoxication
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
284 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 284 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in L W Bell's cases for your specific charge.

Public Intoxication 14.3% dismissed DUI / DWI 0.0% dismissed Reckless Driving 20.0% dismissed

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If L W Bell filed your case in Hanover County, here's what the data shows: 21.8% of their 284 cases were dismissed, and 77.1% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Hanover County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 21% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Public Intoxication (9 cases, 14.3% dismissed), followed by DUI / DWI (7 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 284 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Hanover 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
Public Intoxication Guide 9 14.3%
DUI / DWI Guide 7 0.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 6 20.0%

Other Officers in Hanover County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
G P Stephenson 1,842 5.9%
Hanover General District Court 1,459 31.4%
J. L. Luck 1,098 14.5%
B A Mills 1,011 13.4%
J. S. Gomes 925 17.1%

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 W Bell have a 21.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 284 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 L W Bell include Public Intoxication (9 cases), DUI / DWI (7 cases), Reckless Driving (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 9 Public Intoxication cases involving L W Bell in Hanover County, 14.3% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Hanover County.
Based on 7 DUI / DWI cases involving L W Bell in Hanover County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Hanover 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. 284 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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