Charged after an arrest by Martinsville General District? 55.8% of their cases were dismissed — above the Martinsville average.

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Martinsville General District
Martinsville
55.8%
Dismissed
42.3%
Convicted
128
Cases
83th
Percentile
Top charge: Failure to Appear
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
128 cases · 2025

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If Martinsville General District filed your case in Martinsville, here's what the data shows: 55.8% of their 128 cases were dismissed, and 42.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Martinsville average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 83% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Failure to Appear (75 cases, 44.1% dismissed), followed by Other (43 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 128 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Martinsville 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 75 44.1%
Other 43 72.2%
Contempt of Court 10 66.7%

Other Officers in Martinsville

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Christopher Brian Bell 267 29.5%
Cody Blake Summers 183 26.3%
Justin Havens 176 29.3%
Christopher Astin 160 40.8%
Jessica Moran 155 28.5%

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 Martinsville General District have a 55.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 128 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 83% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Martinsville General District include Failure to Appear (75 cases), Other (43 cases), Contempt of Court (10 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 75 Failure to Appear cases involving Martinsville General District in Martinsville, 44.1% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Martinsville.
Based on 10 Contempt of Court cases involving Martinsville General District in Martinsville, 66.7% were dismissed. View full Contempt of Court outcomes for Martinsville.
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. 128 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

55.8% of this officer's cases in Martinsville are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.