Charged after an arrest by J A Blaha? 37.1% of their cases were dismissed — above the Chesterfield County average.

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J A Blaha
Chesterfield County
37.1%
Dismissed
59.7%
Convicted
94
Cases
52th
Percentile
Top charge: Larceny / Theft
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
94 cases · 2023–2024

You were arrested by Officer Blaha in Chesterfield County, and your case outcome depends partly on what charge you're facing. Overall, Officer Blaha's cases dismiss at a 37.1% rate—slightly higher than Virginia's statewide average of 34.7%—and result in conviction about 60% of the time. This puts him near the middle of officers statewide in terms of dismissal patterns, suggesting his cases aren't unusually prone to falling apart, but they're not unusually solid either.

The specific charge matters significantly in your situation. If you were charged with Drug Possession, every case Officer Blaha filed on that charge has been dismissed—a stark contrast to his overall rate. Larceny charges dismiss about 71% of the time under him. But if you're facing Driving Suspended, you should know that none of his cases on that charge have been dismissed; they've all resulted in conviction. The majority of his arrests fall into "Other" charges, which dismiss about 34% of the time and follow his typical pattern more closely.

Based on 94 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Chesterfield County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Larceny / Theft Guide 8 71.4%
Failure to Appear 8 60.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 6 50.0%
Drug Possession Guide 5 100.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Chesterfield County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J E Ardis 2,592 18.5%
P M Bishop 2,553 16.3%
S Scott 1,925 17.8%
N A Cardona 1,693 23.8%
L C Curtis 1,323 21.1%

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 Blaha have a 37.1% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 94 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 52% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J A Blaha include Larceny / Theft (8 cases), Failure to Appear (8 cases), Reckless Driving (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 8 Larceny / Theft cases involving J A Blaha in Chesterfield County, 71.4% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Chesterfield County.
Based on 8 Failure to Appear cases involving J A Blaha in Chesterfield County, 60.0% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Chesterfield 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, 2023–2024. 94 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

37.1% of this officer's cases in Chesterfield County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.