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Charged after an arrest by Officer C Knupp? 28.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 82% of Officer C Knupp's 266 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

Officer C Knupp
Bristol
28.4%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
70.9%
Convicted
266
Cases
36th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
266 cases · 2025

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If Officer C Knupp filed your case in Bristol, here's what the data shows: 28.4% of their 266 cases were dismissed, and 70.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 36% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (218 cases, 26.4% dismissed), followed by Public Intoxication (10 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 266 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Bristol 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving Officer C Knupp resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalDriving Suspended — 85.7% of 7 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 4 charges by case volume · Bristol · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 218 26.4%
Public Intoxication Guide 10 0.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 10 30.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 7 85.7%
Other 6 66.7%
Larceny / Theft Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Bristol

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Sgt M W Edwards 813 23.5%
Officer D Clayman 611 21.6%
Officer A Loureiro 490 38.8%
Trooper R L Stiltner 474 25.3%
Officer T Gillespie 449 27.9%

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 Officer C Knupp have a 28.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 266 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 36% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Officer C Knupp include Traffic Infraction (218 cases), Public Intoxication (10 cases), Reckless Driving (10 cases), Driving Suspended (7 cases), Other (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 Public Intoxication cases involving Officer C Knupp in Bristol, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Bristol.
Based on 10 Reckless Driving cases involving Officer C Knupp in Bristol, 30.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Bristol.
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. 266 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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