C J Cross
Waynesboro
19.0%
Dismissed
81.0%
Convicted
77
Cases
17th
Percentile
Top charge: Fraud / Forgery
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
77 cases · 2023–2024

Charged after an arrest by C J Cross? 19.0% of their cases were dismissed.

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You were arrested by C J Cross in Waynesboro, and the data shows you're facing steeper odds than typical Virginia defendants. Cross's cases result in dismissals just 19% of the time compared to the statewide average of 35%. This 16-point gap is significant—it puts Cross in the lowest tier of dismissal rates among Virginia officers. That said, 81% of his cases end in conviction, which means about one in five do get dismissed or result in acquittals. The outcome depends heavily on your specific charge and the details of your case.

Cross's cases break down mainly into miscellaneous charges (59 cases with a 21% dismissal rate) and fraud or forgery charges (15 cases with zero dismissals). If you were charged with fraud or forgery, the data suggests those charges rarely get dismissed in his cases. For other charges, you have roughly a one-in-five chance of dismissal. The strength of evidence, plea options, and your individual circumstances matter enormously—these numbers show patterns, not certainties about your situation.

Based on 77 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Waynesboro 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
Fraud / Forgery Guide 15 0.0%

Other Officers in Waynesboro

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Court 600 55.6%
H A Cook 240 56.2%
B P Mawyer 193 30.6%
F A Morales 180 28.8%
M H Sprouse 172 39.2%

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 C J Cross have a 19.0% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 77 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 17% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving C J Cross include Fraud / Forgery (15 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 15 Fraud / Forgery cases involving C J Cross in Waynesboro, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Fraud / Forgery outcomes for Waynesboro.
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. 77 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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