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P M Bishop — Chesterfield County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 1,246 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by P M Bishop? 11.2% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 83% of P M Bishop's 1,246 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

P M Bishop
Chesterfield County
11.2%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
86.3%
Convicted
1,246
Cases
8th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
1,246 cases · 2025
Based on 1,246 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If P M Bishop filed your case in Chesterfield County, here's what the data shows: 11.2% of their 1,246 cases were dismissed, and 86.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 8% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (1,035 cases, 9.1% dismissed), followed by Other (195 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 1,246 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Chesterfield 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 1,035 9.1%
Other 195 19.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 6 33.3%

Other Officers in Chesterfield County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
A L Coe 1,169 17.7%
W C Warriner 1,127 29.9%
S A Phillips 1,112 26.2%
S Scott 1,010 21.6%
S M Cary 933 28.7%

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 P M Bishop have a 11.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 1,246 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 8% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving P M Bishop include Traffic Infraction (1,035 cases), Other (195 cases), Reckless Driving (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 Reckless Driving cases involving P M Bishop in Chesterfield County, 33.3% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Chesterfield 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. 1,246 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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