Charged after an arrest by P A Cantrell? 19.2% of their cases were dismissed.

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P A Cantrell
Rockbridge County
19.2%
Dismissed
79.5%
Convicted
234
Cases
19th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
234 cases · 2025

If P A Cantrell filed your case in Rockbridge County, here's what the data shows: 19.2% of their 234 cases were dismissed, and 79.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Rockbridge County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 19% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (159 cases, 17.8% dismissed), followed by Other (61 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 234 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Rockbridge County 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 159 17.8%
Other 61 20.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 75.0%

Other Officers in Rockbridge County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J A Tomlin 692 18.9%
C W Hand 497 18.3%
S T Holland 334 17.8%
S R Decoster 315 32.5%
D B Mays 290 27.2%

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 P A Cantrell have a 19.2% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 234 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 19% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving P A Cantrell include Traffic Infraction (159 cases), Other (61 cases), Reckless Driving (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Reckless Driving cases involving P A Cantrell in Rockbridge County, 75.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Rockbridge County.
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. 234 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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