Charged after an arrest by Matthew Minnick? 10.2% of their cases were dismissed.

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Matthew Minnick
Amherst County
10.2%
Dismissed
89.0%
Convicted
229
Cases
8th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
229 cases · 2025

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If Matthew Minnick filed your case in Amherst County, here's what the data shows: 10.2% of their 229 cases were dismissed, and 89.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Amherst County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 8% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (158 cases, 8.5% dismissed), followed by Other (60 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 229 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
Traffic Infraction 158 8.5%
Other 60 17.4%
Reckless Driving Guide 6 0.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 25.0%

Other Officers in Amherst County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
David Wilson 2,214 3.4%
Nicholes Anthony Deal 623 12.4%
Dallas A Hill 224 2.7%
Tpr P M Bourque 218 3.3%
Brian Anderson 204 5.9%

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 Matthew Minnick have a 10.2% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 229 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 8% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Matthew Minnick include Traffic Infraction (158 cases), Other (60 cases), Reckless Driving (6 cases), Driving Suspended (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 Reckless Driving cases involving Matthew Minnick in Amherst County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Amherst County.
Based on 5 Driving Suspended cases involving Matthew Minnick in Amherst County, 25.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Amherst 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. 229 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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