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M C Forbes — Bath County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 1,525 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by M C Forbes? 48.1% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Context for this record: 94% of M C Forbes's 1,525 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

M C Forbes
Bath County
48.1%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
51.9%
Convicted
1,525
Cases
765
Resolved here
75th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
1,525 cases · 2025
Based on 1,525 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If M C Forbes filed your case in Bath County, here's what the data shows: of 1,525 cases filed, 765 reached an outcome — 48.1% were dismissed and 51.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 75% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (1,437 cases, 50.0% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (50 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 1,525 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Bath County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: July 8, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 1,437 50.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 50 10.9%
Other 33 69.6%

Other Officers in Bath County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M A Elliott 682 41.9%
T A May 431 47.2%
T Fridley 88 54.9%
M A Enstminger 63 56.0%
T S Harlow 55 37.8%

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 M C Forbes have a 48.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 1,525 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 75% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M C Forbes include Traffic Infraction (1,437 cases), Reckless Driving (50 cases), Other (33 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 50 Reckless Driving cases involving M C Forbes in Bath County, 46 reached an outcome and 10.9% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Bath 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. 1,525 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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