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S Bernal

Bedford County · What happened in 211 cases involving this officer

S Bernal
Bedford County
36.4%
Dismissed
60.6%
Convicted
211
Cases
50th
Percentile
Top charge: DUI / DWI
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
211 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by S Bernal? 36.4% of their cases were dismissed — above the Bedford County average.

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What were you charged with?

See what happened in S Bernal's cases for your specific charge.

DUI / DWI 11.1% dismissed Driving Suspended 25.0% dismissed Drug Possession 50.0% dismissed

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If S Bernal filed your case in Bedford County, here's what the data shows: 36.4% of their 211 cases were dismissed, and 60.6% resulted in conviction. That's near the Bedford County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 50% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is DUI / DWI (11 cases, 11.1% dismissed), followed by Driving Suspended (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 211 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
DUI / DWI Guide 11 11.1%
Driving Suspended Guide 8 25.0%
Drug Possession Guide 6 50.0%

Other Officers in Bedford County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Bedford General District Court 1,465 48.6%
T Wertz 748 24.6%
J Goering 556 28.7%
J Spencer 545 21.7%
K Peterson 532 21.6%

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 34.7%, based on 211 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 50% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S Bernal include DUI / DWI (11 cases), Driving Suspended (8 cases), Drug Possession (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 11 DUI / DWI cases involving S Bernal in Bedford County, 11.1% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Bedford County.
Based on 8 Driving Suspended cases involving S Bernal in Bedford County, 25.0% 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, 2023–2024. 211 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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