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Charged after an arrest by J A Buck? 51.5% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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J A Buck
Prince William County
51.5%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
47.5%
Convicted
124
Cases
79th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
124 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in J A Buck's cases for your specific charge.

If J A Buck filed your case in Prince William County, here's what the data shows: 51.5% of their 124 cases were dismissed, and 47.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 79% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (45 cases, 45.9% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (45 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 124 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Prince William 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
Other 45 45.9%
Traffic Infraction 45 44.1%
DUI / DWI Guide 6 40.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 5 50.0%

Other Officers in Prince William County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C D Simmons 1,739 41.7%
M S Dean 1,720 36.9%
B T Pellath 1,247 41.6%
R Duncan 1,171 37.8%
A E Mellis 1,099 42.0%

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 J A Buck have a 51.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 124 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 79% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J A Buck include Other (45 cases), Traffic Infraction (45 cases), DUI / DWI (6 cases), Public Intoxication (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 DUI / DWI cases involving J A Buck in Prince William County, 40.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Prince William County.
Based on 5 Public Intoxication cases involving J A Buck in Prince William County, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Prince William 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. 124 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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