Charged after an arrest by J A Kelly? 15.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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J A Kelly
Rockbridge County
15.7%
Dismissed
83.0%
Convicted
230
Cases
14th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
230 cases · 2025

If J A Kelly filed your case in Rockbridge County, here's what the data shows: 15.7% of their 230 cases were dismissed, and 83.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Rockbridge County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 14% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (139 cases, 26.3% dismissed), followed by Other (86 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 230 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Rockbridge 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 139 26.3%
Other 86 5.6%

Other Officers in Rockbridge County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J A Tomlin 692 18.9%
C W Hand 497 18.3%
S T Holland 334 17.8%
S R Decoster 315 32.5%
D B Mays 290 27.2%

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 Kelly have a 15.7% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 230 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 14% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J A Kelly include Traffic Infraction (139 cases), Other (86 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 230 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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