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Charged after an arrest by A. J. Cunningham? 26.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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A. J. Cunningham
Hanover County
26.4%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
71.6%
Convicted
296
Cases
250
Resolved here
32th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
296 cases · 2025

If A. J. Cunningham filed your case in Hanover County, here's what the data shows: of 296 cases filed, 250 reached an outcome — 26.4% were dismissed and 71.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 32% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (173 cases, 23.0% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (104 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 296 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Hanover 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 173 23.0%
Traffic Infraction 104 30.1%
Reckless Driving Guide 19 36.8%

Other Officers in Hanover County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
G Stephenson 985 6.6%
J. S. Gomes 506 23.1%
J. L. Luck 430 28.8%
J Moore 405 12.2%
G Zaki 404 11.9%

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 A. J. Cunningham have a 26.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 296 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 32% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving A. J. Cunningham include Other (173 cases), Traffic Infraction (104 cases), Reckless Driving (19 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 19 Reckless Driving cases involving A. J. Cunningham in Hanover County, 19 reached an outcome and 36.8% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Hanover 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. 296 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

26.4% of this officer's cases in Hanover County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.