Charged after an arrest by J A Arellano? 43.2% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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J A Arellano
Roanoke City
43.2%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
56.8%
Convicted
52
Cases
67th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
52 cases · 2025

If J A Arellano filed your case in Roanoke City, here's what the data shows: 43.2% of their 52 cases were dismissed, and 56.8% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 67% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (18 cases, 61.5% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (14 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 52 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Roanoke City 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
Other 18 61.5%
Traffic Infraction 14 30.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 7 40.0%

Other Officers in Roanoke City

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
K R Wilkerson 1,559 20.3%
L R Spencer 667 11.8%
C Shively 549 18.6%
R Franklin 532 25.8%
R S Mason 459 12.1%

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 J A Arellano have a 43.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 52 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 67% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J A Arellano include Other (18 cases), Traffic Infraction (14 cases), Larceny / Theft (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 7 Larceny / Theft cases involving J A Arellano in Roanoke City, 40.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Roanoke City.
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. 52 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

43.2% of this officer's cases in Roanoke City are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.