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Officer J Tester

Bristol · What happened in 640 cases involving this officer

Officer J Tester
Bristol
25.2%
Dismissed
73.5%
Convicted
640
Cases
28th
Percentile
Top charge: Driving Suspended
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
640 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by Officer J Tester? 25.2% of their cases were dismissed.

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What were you charged with?

See what happened in Officer J Tester's cases for your specific charge.

Driving Suspended 26.5% dismissed Drug Possession 85.7% dismissed Public Intoxication 13.0% dismissed Trespassing 9.1% dismissed Reckless Driving 71.4% dismissed Obstruction 33.3% dismissed

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If Officer J Tester filed your case in Bristol, here's what the data shows: 25.2% of their 640 cases were dismissed, and 73.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Bristol average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 28% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Driving Suspended (39 cases, 26.5% dismissed), followed by Drug Possession (35 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 640 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Driving Suspended Guide 39 26.5%
Drug Possession Guide 35 85.7%
Public Intoxication Guide 25 13.0%
Trespassing Guide 16 9.1%
Reckless Driving Guide 7 71.4%
Obstruction Guide 7 33.3%
Weapons Offense Guide 6 20.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 6 50.0%

Other Officers in Bristol

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Officer A Loureiro 1,474 20.4%
Officer K Shadley 1,173 25.9%
Trooper R L Stiltner 765 16.6%
Sgt M W Edwards 677 24.6%
Officer N Burton 620 24.1%

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 J Tester have a 25.2% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 640 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 28% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Officer J Tester include Driving Suspended (39 cases), Drug Possession (35 cases), Public Intoxication (25 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 39 Driving Suspended cases involving Officer J Tester in Bristol, 26.5% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Bristol.
Based on 35 Drug Possession cases involving Officer J Tester in Bristol, 85.7% 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, 2023–2024. 640 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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