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Officer B W Coates

Halifax County · What happened in 225 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Officer B W Coates? 9.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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Officer B W Coates
Halifax County
9.8%
Dismissed
88.9%
Convicted
225
Cases
6th
Percentile
Top charge: Larceny / Theft
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
225 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 225 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Officer B W Coates filed your case in Halifax County, here's what the data shows: 9.8% of their 225 cases were dismissed, and 88.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Halifax County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 6% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Larceny / Theft (6 cases, 0.0% dismissed). 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 225 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Halifax County 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
Larceny / Theft Guide 6 0.0%

Other Officers in Halifax County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Trooper R L Compton 1,263 9.7%
Trooper S T Comer 1,166 15.6%
Officer S Dyer 748 9.0%
Officer J S Eanes 718 10.0%
Trooper J Throckmorton 684 9.8%

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 Officer B W Coates have a 9.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 225 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 6% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Officer B W Coates include Larceny / Theft (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 Larceny / Theft cases involving Officer B W Coates in Halifax County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Halifax 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, 2023–2024. 225 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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