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J A Vance — Roanoke City Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 428 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by J A Vance? 22.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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J A Vance
Roanoke City
22.8%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
77.2%
Convicted
428
Cases
25th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
428 cases · 2025
Based on 428 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Reckless Driving 33.3% dismissed Driving Suspended 6.7% dismissed

If J A Vance filed your case in Roanoke City, here's what the data shows: 22.8% of their 428 cases were dismissed, and 77.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 25% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (285 cases, 18.1% dismissed), followed by Other (87 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 428 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Roanoke City 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 285 18.1%
Other 87 36.8%
Reckless Driving Guide 27 33.3%
Driving Suspended Guide 15 6.7%

Other Officers in Roanoke City

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
K R Wilkerson 1,559 20.3%
L R Spencer 667 11.8%
C Shively 549 18.6%
R Franklin 532 25.8%
R S Mason 459 12.1%

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 Vance have a 22.8% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 428 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 25% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J A Vance include Traffic Infraction (285 cases), Other (87 cases), Reckless Driving (27 cases), Driving Suspended (15 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 27 Reckless Driving cases involving J A Vance in Roanoke City, 33.3% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Roanoke City.
Based on 15 Driving Suspended cases involving J A Vance in Roanoke City, 6.7% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Roanoke City.
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. 428 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

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