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Charged after an arrest by Lt Inv J M Bishop? 100.0% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Lt Inv J M Bishop
Wise County
100.0%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
0.0%
Convicted
27
Cases
98th
Percentile
Top charge: Burglary / B&E
27 cases · 2025

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See what happened in Lt Inv J M Bishop's cases for your specific charge.

If Lt Inv J M Bishop filed your case in Wise County, here's what the data shows: 100.0% of their 27 cases were dismissed, and 0.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 98% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Burglary / B&E (9 cases, 100.0% dismissed), followed by Property Destruction (6 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 27 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Wise 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving Lt Inv J M Bishop resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalBurglary / B&E — 100.0% of 9 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Wise County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Burglary / B&E Guide 9 100.0%
Property Destruction 6 100.0%
Grand Larceny Guide 5 100.0%

Other Officers in Wise County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Tpr A Vsp Benfield 207 39.2%
Wise/Norton General District 171 78.7%
R Bsgpd Carter 133 30.8%
Tpr Bk Vsp Turner 128 34.9%
Tpr B K Turner 118 26.8%

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 Lt Inv J M Bishop have a 100.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 27 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 98% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Lt Inv J M Bishop include Burglary / B&E (9 cases), Property Destruction (6 cases), Grand Larceny (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 9 Burglary / B&E cases involving Lt Inv J M Bishop in Wise County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Burglary / B&E outcomes for Wise County.
Based on 6 Property Destruction cases involving Lt Inv J M Bishop in Wise County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Property Destruction outcomes for Wise 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. 27 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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