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Charged after an arrest by R S Mason? 20.0% of their cases were dismissed.

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R S Mason
Lynchburg
20.0%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
80.0%
Convicted
20
Cases
20th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
20 cases · 2025

If R S Mason filed your case in Lynchburg, here's what the data shows: 20.0% of their 20 cases were dismissed, and 80.0% 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 (20 cases, 20.0% dismissed). 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 20 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Lynchburg 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 20 20.0%

Other Officers in Lynchburg

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M D Bauserman 906 18.3%
Lynchburg General District Ct 829 47.2%
J W Farrar 654 17.4%
B A Orrock 390 27.6%
M S Dondero 343 25.6%

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 S Mason have a 20.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 20 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 R S Mason include Traffic Infraction (20 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 20 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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