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Martinsville General District
Martinsville
50.4%
Dismissed
46.7%
Convicted
303
Cases
74th
Percentile
Top charge: Failure to Appear
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
303 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by Martinsville General District? 50.4% of their cases were dismissed — above the Martinsville average.

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What were you charged with?

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

Failure to Appear 44.3% dismissed Contempt of Court 48.0% dismissed

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If Martinsville General District filed your case in Martinsville, here's what the data shows: 50.4% of their 303 cases were dismissed, and 46.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Martinsville average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 74% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Failure to Appear (169 cases, 44.3% dismissed), followed by Contempt of Court (32 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 303 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Failure to Appear 169 44.3%
Contempt of Court 32 48.0%

Other Officers in Martinsville

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Christopher Brian Bell 455 22.5%
Cody King 381 40.6%
Alfredo Huerta 372 40.3%
Trish Elgin 249 48.4%
B K Scott 225 54.4%

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 Martinsville General District have a 50.4% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 303 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 74% 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 (169 cases), Contempt of Court (32 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 169 Failure to Appear cases involving Martinsville General District in Martinsville, 44.3% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Martinsville.
Based on 32 Contempt of Court cases involving Martinsville General District in Martinsville, 48.0% 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, 2023–2024. 303 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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