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J A Paxton — Alleghany County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 203 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by J A Paxton? 31.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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J A Paxton
Alleghany County
31.3%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
68.7%
Convicted
203
Cases
42th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
203 cases · 2025
Based on 203 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If J A Paxton filed your case in Alleghany County, here's what the data shows: 31.3% of their 203 cases were dismissed, and 68.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 42% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (156 cases, 33.6% dismissed), followed by Other (41 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 203 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Alleghany 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 156 33.6%
Other 41 26.5%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Alleghany County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
E R Mann 1,234 31.0%
J W Mullins 1,104 38.7%
J L Vinson 755 50.2%
J R Wright 484 33.1%
B Hobbs 451 20.5%

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 J A Paxton have a 31.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 203 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 42% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J A Paxton include Traffic Infraction (156 cases), Other (41 cases), Reckless Driving (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Reckless Driving cases involving J A Paxton in Alleghany County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Alleghany 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. 203 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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