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J Burton — Washington County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 845 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by J Burton? 20.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 96% of J Burton's 845 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

J Burton
Washington County
20.7%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
79.3%
Convicted
845
Cases
21th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
845 cases · 2025
Based on 845 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If J Burton filed your case in Washington County, here's what the data shows: 20.7% of their 845 cases were dismissed, and 79.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 21% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (815 cases, 22.9% dismissed), followed by Other (30 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 845 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Washington 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 815 22.9%
Other 30 0.0%

Other Officers in Washington County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Shepherd 5,003 17.9%
Combs 834 15.9%
T Chapman 621 23.0%
B Stainker 484 26.5%
Deskins 348 24.3%

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 Burton have a 20.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 845 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 21% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J Burton include Traffic Infraction (815 cases), Other (30 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 845 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

20.7% of this officer's cases in Washington County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.

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