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O Castaneda — Bedford County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 265 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by O Castaneda? 22.6% of their cases were dismissed.

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O Castaneda
Bedford County
22.6%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
76.8%
Convicted
265
Cases
24th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
265 cases · 2025
Based on 265 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If O Castaneda filed your case in Bedford County, here's what the data shows: 22.6% of their 265 cases were dismissed, and 76.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 24% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (194 cases, 24.1% dismissed), followed by Other (62 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 265 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 194 24.1%
Other 62 22.5%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 0.0%

Other Officers in Bedford County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M Clark 578 20.3%
J Ulmer 360 24.2%
L Bell 321 21.4%
T Wertz 286 35.9%
J Goering 281 42.1%

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 22.6% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 265 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 (194 cases), Other (62 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. 265 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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