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Charged after an arrest by H A Cook? 31.0% of their cases were dismissed.

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H A Cook
Waynesboro
31.0%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
68.0%
Convicted
165
Cases
42th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
165 cases · 2025

If H A Cook filed your case in Waynesboro, here's what the data shows: 31.0% of their 165 cases were dismissed, and 68.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 42% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (116 cases, 33.3% dismissed), followed by Other (21 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 165 public court records, 2025. 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: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 116 33.3%
Other 21 30.8%
Driving Suspended Guide 9 44.4%

Other Officers in Waynesboro

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
R G Dean 248 25.3%
J W Hensell 210 28.5%
S A Collins 133 32.4%
B P Mawyer 93 33.3%
Dean 87 24.0%

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 H A Cook have a 31.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 165 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 42% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving H A Cook include Traffic Infraction (116 cases), Other (21 cases), Driving Suspended (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 9 Driving Suspended cases involving H A Cook in Waynesboro, 44.4% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended 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, 2025. 165 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

31.0% of this officer's cases in Waynesboro are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.