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Charged after an arrest by J B Sanford? 88.9% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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J B Sanford
Northumberland County
88.9%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
11.1%
Convicted
32
Cases
97th
Percentile
Top charge: Weapons Offense
32 cases · 2025

If J B Sanford filed your case in Northumberland County, here's what the data shows: 88.9% of their 32 cases were dismissed, and 11.1% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 97% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Weapons Offense (12 cases, 100.0% dismissed), followed by Other (9 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 32 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Northumberland 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
Weapons Offense Guide 12 100.0%
Other 9 50.0%

Other Officers in Northumberland County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J L Lepore 91 12.5%
K S Hammell 86 39.7%
D Jenkins 75 27.3%
N T Dawson 71 10.9%
P T; Jr Lyons 62 8.3%

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 B Sanford have a 88.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 32 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 97% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J B Sanford include Weapons Offense (12 cases), Other (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 12 Weapons Offense cases involving J B Sanford in Northumberland County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Northumberland 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. 32 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

88.9% of this officer's cases in Northumberland County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.