Charged after an arrest by M L Lynch? 13.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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M L Lynch
Botetourt County
13.7%
Dismissed
86.3%
Convicted
450
Cases
11th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
450 cases · 2025

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If M L Lynch filed your case in Botetourt County, here's what the data shows: 13.7% of their 450 cases were dismissed, and 86.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Botetourt County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 11% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (281 cases, 13.6% dismissed), followed by Other (116 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 450 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Botetourt 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
Traffic Infraction 281 13.6%
Other 116 11.5%
Reckless Driving Guide 42 11.8%
Driving Suspended Guide 11 44.4%

Other Officers in Botetourt County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
D Franklin 1,754 18.4%
D Mount 893 20.5%
S Honaker 645 2.5%
K Mcloughlin 415 31.0%
B Guthrie 411 27.7%

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 L Lynch have a 13.7% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 450 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 11% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M L Lynch include Traffic Infraction (281 cases), Other (116 cases), Reckless Driving (42 cases), Driving Suspended (11 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 42 Reckless Driving cases involving M L Lynch in Botetourt County, 11.8% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Botetourt County.
Based on 11 Driving Suspended cases involving M L Lynch in Botetourt County, 44.4% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Botetourt 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. 450 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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