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Charged after an arrest by R Baker? 14.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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R Baker
Bedford County
14.8%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
85.2%
Convicted
96
Cases
13th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
96 cases · 2025

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If R Baker filed your case in Bedford County, here's what the data shows: 14.8% of their 96 cases were dismissed, and 85.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 13% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (40 cases, 11.5% dismissed), followed by Other (39 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 96 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Bedford 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 40 11.5%
Other 39 22.7%
Reckless Driving Guide 10 0.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Bedford County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M Clark 578 20.3%
J Ulmer 360 24.2%
L Bell 321 21.4%
T Wertz 286 35.9%
J Goering 281 42.1%

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 R Baker have a 14.8% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 96 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 13% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving R Baker include Traffic Infraction (40 cases), Other (39 cases), Reckless Driving (10 cases), Driving Suspended (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 Reckless Driving cases involving R Baker in Bedford County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Bedford County.
Based on 5 Driving Suspended cases involving R Baker in Bedford County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Bedford 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. 96 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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