Charged after an arrest by T Bresette? 12.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 84% of T Bresette's 184 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.

T Bresette
Smyth County
12.8%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
87.2%
Convicted
184
Cases
10th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
184 cases · 2025

If T Bresette filed your case in Smyth County, here's what the data shows: 12.8% of their 184 cases were dismissed, and 87.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 10% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (154 cases, 9.4% dismissed), followed by Other (28 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 184 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Smyth 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 154 9.4%
Other 28 35.3%

Other Officers in Smyth County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J. Davis 1,120 16.3%
R Fedorchuk 832 11.9%
M. Yingling 807 8.9%
A Smith 753 17.6%
L. G. Greer 667 14.3%

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 T Bresette have a 12.8% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 184 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 10% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving T Bresette include Traffic Infraction (154 cases), Other (28 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. 184 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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