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Sgt Bell

Portsmouth · What happened in 191 cases involving this officer

Sgt Bell
Portsmouth
29.3%
Dismissed
68.3%
Convicted
191
Cases
36th
Percentile
Top charge: Driving Suspended
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
191 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by Sgt Bell? 29.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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What were you charged with?

See what happened in Sgt Bell's cases for your specific charge.

Driving Suspended 25.0% dismissed Failure to Appear 100.0% dismissed

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If Sgt Bell filed your case in Portsmouth, here's what the data shows: 29.3% of their 191 cases were dismissed, and 68.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Portsmouth average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 36% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Driving Suspended (12 cases, 25.0% dismissed), followed by Failure to Appear (9 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 191 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Portsmouth 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
Driving Suspended Guide 12 25.0%
Failure to Appear 9 100.0%

Other Officers in Portsmouth

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
D Long 2,452 16.8%
N Pandey 876 42.0%
J Cartwright 638 32.7%
B Walkup 610 35.8%
E Barnes 572 21.7%

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 Sgt Bell have a 29.3% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 191 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 36% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Sgt Bell include Driving Suspended (12 cases), Failure to Appear (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 12 Driving Suspended cases involving Sgt Bell in Portsmouth, 25.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Portsmouth.
Based on 9 Failure to Appear cases involving Sgt Bell in Portsmouth, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Portsmouth.
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. 191 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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