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J A Payne — Lynchburg Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 103 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by J A Payne? 31.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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J A Payne
Lynchburg
31.7%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
65.1%
Convicted
103
Cases
43th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
103 cases · 2025
Based on 103 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Larceny / Theft 0.0% dismissed Reckless Driving 14.3% dismissed Driving Suspended 16.7% dismissed

If J A Payne filed your case in Lynchburg, here's what the data shows: 31.7% of their 103 cases were dismissed, and 65.1% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 43% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (49 cases, 30.0% dismissed), followed by Other (24 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 103 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Lynchburg 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving J A Payne resolve, by charge

Driving Suspended 16.7% Reckless Driving 14.3% Larceny / Theft 0.0%

Highest dismissalDriving Suspended — 16.7% of 6 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Lynchburg · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 49 30.0%
Other 24 63.6%
Larceny / Theft Guide 8 0.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 7 14.3%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 16.7%

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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 Payne have a 31.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 103 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 43% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J A Payne include Traffic Infraction (49 cases), Other (24 cases), Larceny / Theft (8 cases), Reckless Driving (7 cases), Driving Suspended (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 8 Larceny / Theft cases involving J A Payne in Lynchburg, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Lynchburg.
Based on 7 Reckless Driving cases involving J A Payne in Lynchburg, 14.3% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Lynchburg.
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. 103 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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