Charged after an arrest by Rowland? 5.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 81% of Rowland's 70 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.

Rowland
Lynchburg
5.8%
Dismissed
94.2%
Convicted
70
Cases
4th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
70 cases · 2025

If Rowland filed your case in Lynchburg, here's what the data shows: 5.8% of their 70 cases were dismissed, and 94.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Lynchburg average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 4% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (57 cases, 7.3% dismissed), followed by Other (6 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 70 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 57 7.3%
Other 6 0.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Lynchburg

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M D Bauserman 877 18.3%
Lynchburg General District Ct 806 47.3%
J W Farrar 581 17.4%
M S Dondero 334 25.2%
B A Orrock 321 26.4%

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 Rowland have a 5.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 70 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 4% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Rowland include Traffic Infraction (57 cases), Other (6 cases), Driving Suspended (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Driving Suspended cases involving Rowland in Lynchburg, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Lynchburg.
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. 70 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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