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Officer J Tester — Bristol Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 349 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Officer J Tester? 35.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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Officer J Tester
Bristol
35.8%
Dismissed
63.4%
Convicted
349
Cases
52th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
349 cases · 2025
Based on 349 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Drug Possession 85.7% dismissed Driving Suspended 30.8% dismissed Trespassing 42.9% dismissed Reckless Driving 66.7% dismissed Public Intoxication 25.0% dismissed

Don't see your charge? Check your case

If Officer J Tester filed your case in Bristol, here's what the data shows: 35.8% of their 349 cases were dismissed, and 63.4% resulted in conviction. That's near the Bristol average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 52% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (170 cases, 29.4% dismissed), followed by Other (59 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 349 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 170 29.4%
Other 59 46.2%
Drug Possession Guide 50 85.7%
Driving Suspended Guide 32 30.8%
Trespassing Guide 10 42.9%
Reckless Driving Guide 6 66.7%
Public Intoxication Guide 5 25.0%

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%

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 35.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 349 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 52% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Officer J Tester include Traffic Infraction (170 cases), Other (59 cases), Drug Possession (50 cases), Driving Suspended (32 cases), Trespassing (10 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 50 Drug Possession cases involving Officer J Tester in Bristol, 85.7% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Bristol.
Based on 32 Driving Suspended cases involving Officer J Tester in Bristol, 30.8% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended 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. 349 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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