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C L Johnston — Chesterfield County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 54 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by C L Johnston? 36.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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C L Johnston
Chesterfield County
36.1%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
55.6%
Convicted
54
Cases
53th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
54 cases · 2025
Based on 54 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in C L Johnston's cases for your specific charge.

Failure to Appear 0.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 0.0% dismissed Weapons Offense 100.0% dismissed

If C L Johnston filed your case in Chesterfield County, here's what the data shows: 36.1% of their 54 cases were dismissed, and 55.6% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 53% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (17 cases, 36.4% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (11 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 54 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Chesterfield 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving C L Johnston resolve, by charge

Weapons Offense 100.0% Failure to Appear 0.0% DUI / DWI 0.0%

Highest dismissalWeapons Offense — 100.0% of 5 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 17 36.4%
Traffic Infraction 11 16.7%
Failure to Appear 7 0.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 0.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 5 100.0%

Other Officers in Chesterfield County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
P M Bishop 1,246 11.2%
A L Coe 1,169 17.7%
W C Warriner 1,127 29.9%
S A Phillips 1,112 26.2%
S Scott 1,010 21.6%

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 L Johnston have a 36.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 54 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 53% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving C L Johnston include Other (17 cases), Traffic Infraction (11 cases), Failure to Appear (7 cases), DUI / DWI (5 cases), Weapons Offense (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 7 Failure to Appear cases involving C L Johnston in Chesterfield County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Chesterfield County.
Based on 5 DUI / DWI cases involving C L Johnston in Chesterfield County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Chesterfield 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. 54 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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