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Charged after an arrest by Lynchburg General District Ct? 47.2% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Lynchburg General District Ct
Lynchburg
47.2%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
47.6%
Convicted
829
Cases
73th
Percentile
Top charge: Failure to Appear
829 cases · 2025

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See what happened in Lynchburg General District Ct's cases for your specific charge.

If Lynchburg General District Ct filed your case in Lynchburg, here's what the data shows: 47.2% of their 829 cases were dismissed, and 47.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 73% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Failure to Appear (618 cases, 42.9% dismissed), followed by Other (189 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 829 public court records, 2025. 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: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Failure to Appear 618 42.9%
Other 189 57.3%
Contempt of Court 19 83.3%

Other Officers in Lynchburg

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M D Bauserman 906 18.3%
J W Farrar 654 17.4%
B A Orrock 390 27.6%
M S Dondero 343 25.6%
A L Tosh 342 12.7%

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 Lynchburg General District Ct have a 47.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 829 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 73% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Lynchburg General District Ct include Failure to Appear (618 cases), Other (189 cases), Contempt of Court (19 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 618 Failure to Appear cases involving Lynchburg General District Ct in Lynchburg, 42.9% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Lynchburg.
Based on 19 Contempt of Court cases involving Lynchburg General District Ct in Lynchburg, 83.3% were dismissed. View full Contempt of Court 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, 2025. 829 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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