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Charged after an arrest by Officer D Clayman? 21.6% of their cases were dismissed.

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Officer D Clayman
Bristol
21.6%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
78.4%
Convicted
611
Cases
23th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
611 cases · 2025

If Officer D Clayman filed your case in Bristol, here's what the data shows: 21.6% of their 611 cases were dismissed, and 78.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 23% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (453 cases, 28.6% dismissed), followed by Other (145 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 611 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 453 28.6%
Other 145 10.2%
Reckless Driving Guide 6 16.7%

Other Officers in Bristol

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Sgt M W Edwards 813 23.5%
Officer A Loureiro 490 38.8%
Trooper R L Stiltner 474 25.3%
Officer T Gillespie 449 27.9%
Officer J Tester 362 35.8%

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 D Clayman have a 21.6% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 611 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 23% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Officer D Clayman include Traffic Infraction (453 cases), Other (145 cases), Reckless Driving (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 Reckless Driving cases involving Officer D Clayman in Bristol, 16.7% 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. 611 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

21.6% of this officer's cases in Bristol are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.