Charged after an arrest by Officer J Armstrong? 31.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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Officer J Armstrong
Bristol
31.4%
Dismissed
68.6%
Convicted
183
Cases
43th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
183 cases · 2025

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If Officer J Armstrong filed your case in Bristol, here's what the data shows: 31.4% of their 183 cases were dismissed, and 68.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Bristol average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 43% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (126 cases, 26.2% dismissed), followed by Other (24 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 183 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 126 26.2%
Other 24 33.3%
Driving Suspended Guide 23 42.1%
Drug Possession Guide 7 0.0%

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 J Armstrong have a 31.4% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 183 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 43% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Officer J Armstrong include Traffic Infraction (126 cases), Other (24 cases), Driving Suspended (23 cases), Drug Possession (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 23 Driving Suspended cases involving Officer J Armstrong in Bristol, 42.1% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Bristol.
Based on 7 Drug Possession cases involving Officer J Armstrong in Bristol, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession 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. 183 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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