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Charged after an arrest by T Sawyer? 39.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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T Sawyer
Bedford County
39.5%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
59.9%
Convicted
237
Cases
172
Resolved here
60th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
237 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in T Sawyer's cases for your specific charge.

If T Sawyer filed your case in Bedford County, here's what the data shows: of 237 cases filed, 172 reached an outcome — 39.5% were dismissed and 59.9% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 60% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (102 cases, 29.4% dismissed), followed by Other (50 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 237 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: July 8, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving T Sawyer resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalWeapons Offense — 83.3% of 12 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Bedford County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 102 29.4%
Other 50 52.4%
Drug Possession Guide 30 70.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 20 83.3%
Driving Suspended Guide 19 20.0%

Other Officers in Bedford County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M Clark 578 20.3%
J Ulmer 360 24.2%
L Bell 321 21.4%
T Wertz 286 35.9%
J Goering 281 42.1%

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 Sawyer have a 39.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 237 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 60% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving T Sawyer include Traffic Infraction (102 cases), Other (50 cases), Drug Possession (30 cases), Weapons Offense (20 cases), Driving Suspended (19 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 30 Drug Possession cases involving T Sawyer in Bedford County, 10 reached an outcome and 70.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Bedford County.
Of 20 Weapons Offense cases involving T Sawyer in Bedford County, 12 reached an outcome and 83.3% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense 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, 2025. 237 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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