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Wise/Norton General District — Wise County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 157 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Wise/Norton General District? 77.3% of their cases were dismissed — above the Wise County average.

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Context for this record: 91% of Wise/Norton General District's 157 cases are Failure to Appear — a single charge category. 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.

Wise/Norton General District
Wise County
77.3%
Dismissed
22.7%
Convicted
157
Cases
94th
Percentile
Top charge: Failure to Appear
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
157 cases · 2025
Based on 157 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Wise/Norton General District's cases for your specific charge.

Failure to Appear 81.2% dismissed Contempt of Court 44.4% dismissed

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If Wise/Norton General District filed your case in Wise County, here's what the data shows: 77.3% of their 157 cases were dismissed, and 22.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Wise County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 94% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Failure to Appear (143 cases, 81.2% dismissed), followed by Contempt of Court (12 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 157 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Wise 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
Failure to Appear 143 81.2%
Contempt of Court 12 44.4%

Other Officers in Wise County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Tpr A Vsp Benfield 187 41.6%
Tpr Bk Vsp Turner 128 34.9%
R Bsgpd Carter 125 33.0%
Tpr Hc Vsp Dickenson 100 48.6%
Tpr C A Hubbard 94 39.7%

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 Wise/Norton General District have a 77.3% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 157 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 94% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Wise/Norton General District include Failure to Appear (143 cases), Contempt of Court (12 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 143 Failure to Appear cases involving Wise/Norton General District in Wise County, 81.2% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Wise County.
Based on 12 Contempt of Court cases involving Wise/Norton General District in Wise County, 44.4% were dismissed. View full Contempt of Court outcomes for Wise 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. 157 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

77.3% of this officer's cases in Wise County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.

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