Home / Officers / C J Gefell

C J Gefell

Hanover County · What happened in 732 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by C J Gefell? 15.5% of their cases were dismissed.

Ask a Hanover County attorney — free
C J Gefell
Hanover County
15.5%
Dismissed
78.6%
Convicted
732
Cases
12th
Percentile
Top charge: Reckless Driving
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
732 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 732 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in C J Gefell's cases for your specific charge.

Reckless Driving 12.5% dismissed Driving Suspended 9.1% dismissed

Don't see your charge? Check your case

You were arrested by Officer C J Gefell in Hanover County, and the data shows cases handled by this officer have unusually low dismissal rates. Across 732 cases, dismissals happen in only 15.5 percent of arrests—less than half the statewide average of 34.7 percent. This puts Officer Gefell in the bottom 12 percent of Virginia officers by dismissal rate, meaning convictions are far more likely after an arrest by this officer than after arrests statewide. The high conviction rate of 78.6 percent reflects cases that move through to guilty findings rather than being dismissed or acquitted.

Almost all cases Officer Gefell has filed fall into a broad "Other" category with 711 cases and a 15.3 percent dismissal rate. The officer has also filed 11 driving-suspended cases, which dismissed at 9.1 percent. Your specific charge likely falls within that "Other" group, meaning you're looking at conviction outcomes similar to what most people arrested by this officer experience—much lower dismissal rates than you'd see with other Virginia officers.

Based on 732 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Reckless Driving Guide 52 12.5%
Driving Suspended Guide 11 9.1%

Other Officers in Hanover County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
G P Stephenson 1,842 5.9%
Hanover General District Court 1,459 31.4%
J. L. Luck 1,098 14.5%
B A Mills 1,011 13.4%
J. S. Gomes 925 17.1%

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 C J Gefell have a 15.5% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 732 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 12% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving C J Gefell include Reckless Driving (52 cases), Driving Suspended (11 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 52 Reckless Driving cases involving C J Gefell in Hanover County, 12.5% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Hanover County.
Based on 11 Driving Suspended cases involving C J Gefell in Hanover County, 9.1% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended 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, 2023–2024. 732 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

Facing charges in Hanover County? An attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.

Ask a Hanover County attorney — free