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Charged after an arrest by Deputy J E Johnson? 7.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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Deputy J E Johnson
Halifax County
7.8%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
92.2%
Convicted
164
Cases
6th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
164 cases · 2025

If Deputy J E Johnson filed your case in Halifax County, here's what the data shows: 7.8% of their 164 cases were dismissed, and 92.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 6% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (111 cases, 5.7% dismissed), followed by Other (53 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 164 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Halifax 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
Traffic Infraction 111 5.7%
Other 53 12.1%

Other Officers in Halifax County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Trooper R L Compton 714 9.0%
Officer S Dyer 477 12.6%
Trooper C Fisher 436 15.5%
Trooper E Medley 338 13.5%
Trooper E W Medley 303 23.7%

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 Deputy J E Johnson have a 7.8% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 164 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 6% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Deputy J E Johnson include Traffic Infraction (111 cases), Other (53 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 164 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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