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Officer L Tomlinson — Bristol Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 241 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Officer L Tomlinson? 38.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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Officer L Tomlinson
Bristol
38.4%
Dismissed
61.6%
Convicted
241
Cases
57th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
241 cases · 2025
Based on 241 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Officer L Tomlinson's cases for your specific charge.

Drug Possession 100.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 46.7% dismissed Public Intoxication 40.0% dismissed Larceny / Theft 0.0% dismissed Trespassing 25.0% dismissed

Don't see your charge? Check your case

If Officer L Tomlinson filed your case in Bristol, here's what the data shows: 38.4% of their 241 cases were dismissed, and 61.6% resulted in conviction. That's near the Bristol average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 57% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (155 cases, 34.0% 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 241 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 155 34.0%
Other 24 52.6%
Drug Possession Guide 21 100.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 16 46.7%
Public Intoxication Guide 9 40.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 5 0.0%
Trespassing 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 L Tomlinson have a 38.4% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 241 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 57% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Officer L Tomlinson include Traffic Infraction (155 cases), Other (24 cases), Drug Possession (21 cases), Driving Suspended (16 cases), Public Intoxication (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 21 Drug Possession cases involving Officer L Tomlinson in Bristol, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Bristol.
Based on 16 Driving Suspended cases involving Officer L Tomlinson in Bristol, 46.7% 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. 241 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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