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Charged after an arrest by Scripture? 11.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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Scripture
Westmoreland County
11.8%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
85.3%
Convicted
53
Cases
9th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
53 cases · 2025

If Scripture filed your case in Westmoreland County, here's what the data shows: 11.8% of their 53 cases were dismissed, and 85.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 9% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (33 cases, 16.7% dismissed), followed by Trespassing (20 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 53 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Westmoreland 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
Other 33 16.7%
Trespassing Guide 20 0.0%

Other Officers in Westmoreland County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Gass 437 26.5%
Paroskie 413 50.7%
Darby 387 10.8%
Felts 301 15.9%
Mulvena 299 30.9%

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 Scripture have a 11.8% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 53 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 9% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Scripture include Other (33 cases), Trespassing (20 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 20 Trespassing cases involving Scripture in Westmoreland County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Trespassing outcomes for Westmoreland 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. 53 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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