Charged after an arrest by Nathan James Cathcart? 38.2% of their cases were dismissed — above the Martinsville average.

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Nathan James Cathcart
Martinsville
38.2%
Dismissed
61.8%
Convicted
70
Cases
54th
Percentile
Top charge: Driving Suspended
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
70 cases · 2023–2024

You were arrested by Officer Nathan James Cathcart in Martinsville, an independent city that handles its own prosecutions separately from surrounding counties. Your case faces a dismissal rate of 38.2 percent, which is slightly higher than Virginia's statewide average of 34.7 percent. This means Officer Cathcart's cases are dismissed at a modest advantage compared to other officers statewide, though convictions still occur in about six out of ten cases. The data suggests his arrests hold up in court reasonably well, with outcomes falling near the middle range for Virginia officers.

The majority of Officer Cathcart's arrests fall under "Other" charges, which account for 65 of his 70 cases with a 40 percent dismissal rate. The remaining five arrests involved Driving Suspended charges, which show a lower dismissal rate of 20 percent. Where your charge falls within these categories will significantly affect your likelihood of dismissal. If your charge is among the "Other" category, you face slightly better odds of dismissal. If you were arrested for Driving Suspended, dismissals are much less common.

Based on 70 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
Driving Suspended Guide 5 20.0%

Other Officers in Martinsville

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Christopher Brian Bell 455 22.5%
Cody King 381 40.6%
Alfredo Huerta 372 40.3%
Martinsville General District 303 50.4%
Trish Elgin 249 48.4%

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 Nathan James Cathcart have a 38.2% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 70 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 54% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Nathan James Cathcart include Driving Suspended (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Driving Suspended cases involving Nathan James Cathcart in Martinsville, 20.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended 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. 70 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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