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P A Cantrell — Rockbridge County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 298 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by P A Cantrell? 20.0% of their cases were dismissed.

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P A Cantrell
Rockbridge County
20.0%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
78.4%
Convicted
298
Cases
20th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
298 cases · 2025
Based on 298 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in P A Cantrell's cases for your specific charge.

Reckless Driving 71.4% dismissed Driving Suspended 20.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 0.0% dismissed

If P A Cantrell filed your case in Rockbridge County, here's what the data shows: 20.0% of their 298 cases were dismissed, and 78.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 20% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (198 cases, 18.4% dismissed), followed by Other (79 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 298 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving P A Cantrell resolve, by charge

Reckless Driving 71.4% Driving Suspended 20.0% DUI / DWI 0.0%

Highest dismissalReckless Driving — 71.4% of 8 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Rockbridge County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 198 18.4%
Other 79 18.9%
Reckless Driving Guide 8 71.4%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 20.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Rockbridge County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J A Tomlin 759 19.5%
C W Hand 520 19.5%
S T Holland 367 18.5%
D B Mays 362 27.3%
S R Decoster 315 32.5%

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 P A Cantrell have a 20.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 298 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 20% 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 (198 cases), Other (79 cases), Reckless Driving (8 cases), Driving Suspended (6 cases), DUI / DWI (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 8 Reckless Driving cases involving P A Cantrell in Rockbridge County, 71.4% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Rockbridge County.
Based on 6 Driving Suspended cases involving P A Cantrell in Rockbridge County, 20.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended 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. 298 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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