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Charged after an arrest by Officer D Mata? 68.6% of their cases were dismissed — above the Bristol average.

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Officer D Mata
Bristol
68.6%
Dismissed
31.4%
Convicted
56
Cases
91th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
56 cases · 2025

If Officer D Mata filed your case in Bristol, here's what the data shows: 68.6% of their 56 cases were dismissed, and 31.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Bristol average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 91% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (29 cases, 81.2% dismissed), followed by Other (13 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 56 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 29 81.2%
Other 13 62.5%

Other Officers in Bristol

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Sgt M W Edwards 652 21.9%
Officer D Clayman 498 21.3%
Trooper R L Stiltner 456 24.9%
Officer T Gillespie 426 29.0%
Officer A Loureiro 394 36.7%

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 Mata have a 68.6% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 56 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 91% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Officer D Mata include Traffic Infraction (29 cases), Other (13 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 56 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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