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Charged after an arrest by M A Blankenship? 0.0% of their cases were dismissed.

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M A Blankenship
Amherst County
0.0%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
85.7%
Convicted
24
Cases
Top charge: Other
24 cases · 2025

If M A Blankenship filed your case in Amherst County, here's what the data shows: 0.0% of their 24 cases were dismissed, and 85.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (13 cases, 0.0% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (11 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 24 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Amherst 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
Other 13 0.0%
Traffic Infraction 11 0.0%

Other Officers in Amherst County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
David Wilson 2,383 3.8%
Nicholes Anthony Deal 701 11.9%
Tpr J Coleman 234 4.9%
Matthew Minnick 229 10.2%
Dallas A Hill 224 2.7%

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 M A Blankenship have a 0.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 24 cases from 2025 public court records. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M A Blankenship include Other (13 cases), Traffic Infraction (11 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 24 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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