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S Bernal — Bedford County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 31 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by S Bernal? 36.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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S Bernal
Bedford County
36.4%
Dismissed
63.6%
Convicted
31
Cases
53th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
31 cases · 2025
Based on 31 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If S Bernal filed your case in Bedford County, here's what the data shows: 36.4% of their 31 cases were dismissed, and 63.6% resulted in conviction. That's near the Bedford County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 53% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (17 cases, 27.3% dismissed), followed by Other (8 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 31 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 17 27.3%
Other 8 66.7%

Other Officers in Bedford County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M Clark 502 20.6%
L Bell 317 20.8%
T Wertz 258 34.4%
O Castaneda 250 22.3%
J Goering 244 41.8%

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 S Bernal have a 36.4% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 31 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 53% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S Bernal include Traffic Infraction (17 cases), Other (8 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. 31 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

36.4% of this officer's cases in Bedford County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.

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