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Officer R Hardman — Bristol Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 180 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Officer R Hardman? 37.6% of their cases were dismissed.

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Officer R Hardman
Bristol
37.6%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
61.5%
Convicted
180
Cases
56th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
180 cases · 2025
Based on 180 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Officer R Hardman's cases for your specific charge.

Drug Possession 100.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 62.5% dismissed

If Officer R Hardman filed your case in Bristol, here's what the data shows: 37.6% of their 180 cases were dismissed, and 61.5% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 56% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (85 cases, 24.1% dismissed), followed by Other (54 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 180 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 85 24.1%
Other 54 48.7%
Drug Possession Guide 20 100.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 9 62.5%

Other Officers in Bristol

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Sgt M W Edwards 813 23.5%
Officer D Clayman 611 21.6%
Officer A Loureiro 490 38.8%
Trooper R L Stiltner 474 25.3%
Officer T Gillespie 449 27.9%

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 R Hardman have a 37.6% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 180 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 56% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Officer R Hardman include Traffic Infraction (85 cases), Other (54 cases), Drug Possession (20 cases), Driving Suspended (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 20 Drug Possession cases involving Officer R Hardman in Bristol, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Bristol.
Based on 9 Driving Suspended cases involving Officer R Hardman in Bristol, 62.5% 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. 180 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

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