2 Virginians asked for a free case review this week.

Charged after an arrest by Hearl? 26.2% of their cases were dismissed.

Ask a Washington County attorney — free
Hearl
Washington County
26.2%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
72.8%
Convicted
213
Cases
31th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
213 cases · 2025

If Hearl filed your case in Washington County, here's what the data shows: 26.2% of their 213 cases were dismissed, and 72.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 31% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (159 cases, 25.0% dismissed), followed by Other (38 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 213 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Washington 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 159 25.0%
Other 38 33.3%
Reckless Driving Guide 12 25.0%

Other Officers in Washington County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Shepherd 5,003 17.9%
J Burton 845 20.7%
Combs 834 15.9%
T Chapman 621 23.0%
B Stainker 484 26.5%

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 Hearl have a 26.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 213 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 31% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Hearl include Traffic Infraction (159 cases), Other (38 cases), Reckless Driving (12 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 12 Reckless Driving cases involving Hearl in Washington County, 25.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Washington 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. 213 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

26.2% of this officer's cases in Washington County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.