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Hearl — Washington County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 206 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Hearl? 18.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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Hearl
Washington County
18.3%
Dismissed
80.6%
Convicted
206
Cases
17th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
206 cases · 2025
Based on 206 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Hearl filed your case in Washington County, here's what the data shows: 18.3% of their 206 cases were dismissed, and 80.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Washington County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 17% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (154 cases, 20.0% dismissed), followed by Other (36 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 206 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 154 20.0%
Other 36 11.1%
Reckless Driving Guide 12 25.0%

Other Officers in Washington County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Shepherd 4,544 17.4%
Combs 786 16.9%
J Burton 643 20.5%
T Chapman 621 23.2%
B Stainker 433 26.1%

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 Hearl have a 18.3% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 206 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 17% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Hearl include Traffic Infraction (154 cases), Other (36 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. 206 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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