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O Castaneda — Bedford County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 250 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by O Castaneda? 22.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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O Castaneda
Bedford County
22.3%
Dismissed
77.0%
Convicted
250
Cases
24th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
250 cases · 2025
Based on 250 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If O Castaneda filed your case in Bedford County, here's what the data shows: 22.3% of their 250 cases were dismissed, and 77.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Bedford County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 24% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (184 cases, 25.0% dismissed), followed by Other (57 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 250 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Bedford 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 184 25.0%
Other 57 17.6%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 0.0%

Other Officers in Bedford County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M Clark 502 20.6%
L Bell 317 20.8%
T Wertz 258 34.4%
J Goering 244 41.8%
J Ulmer 243 23.1%

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 O Castaneda have a 22.3% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 250 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 24% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving O Castaneda include Traffic Infraction (184 cases), Other (57 cases), Driving Suspended (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 Driving Suspended cases involving O Castaneda in Bedford County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Bedford 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. 250 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

22.3% of this officer's cases in Bedford County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.

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