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J A Short

Chesterfield County · What happened in 341 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by J A Short? 35.1% of their cases were dismissed — above the Chesterfield County average.

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J A Short
Chesterfield County
35.1%
Dismissed
62.5%
Convicted
341
Cases
48th
Percentile
Top charge: DUI / DWI
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
341 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 341 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

DUI / DWI 4.2% dismissed Reckless Driving 35.7% dismissed Failure to Appear 46.2% dismissed Obstruction 80.0% dismissed Public Intoxication 50.0% dismissed

Don't see your charge? Check your case

If J A Short filed your case in Chesterfield County, here's what the data shows: 35.1% of their 341 cases were dismissed, and 62.5% resulted in conviction. That's near the Chesterfield County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 48% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is DUI / DWI (53 cases, 4.2% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (29 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 341 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
DUI / DWI Guide 53 4.2%
Reckless Driving Guide 29 35.7%
Failure to Appear 15 46.2%
Obstruction Guide 14 80.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 5 50.0%

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%

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 Short have a 35.1% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 341 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 48% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J A Short include DUI / DWI (53 cases), Reckless Driving (29 cases), Failure to Appear (15 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 53 DUI / DWI cases involving J A Short in Chesterfield County, 4.2% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Chesterfield County.
Based on 29 Reckless Driving cases involving J A Short in Chesterfield County, 35.7% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving 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. 341 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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