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J C Contessa — Roanoke City Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 126 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by J C Contessa? 33.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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J C Contessa
Roanoke City
33.7%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
66.3%
Convicted
126
Cases
48th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
126 cases · 2025
Based on 126 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in J C Contessa's cases for your specific charge.

Public Intoxication 57.1% dismissed Trespassing 33.3% dismissed Driving Suspended 20.0% dismissed Weapons Offense 100.0% dismissed

If J C Contessa filed your case in Roanoke City, here's what the data shows: 33.7% of their 126 cases were dismissed, and 66.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 48% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (48 cases, 16.1% dismissed), followed by Other (39 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 126 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving J C Contessa resolve, by charge

Weapons Offense 100.0% Public Intoxication 57.1% Trespassing 33.3% Driving Suspended 20.0%

Highest dismissalWeapons Offense — 100.0% of 5 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 4 charges by case volume · Roanoke City · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 48 16.1%
Other 39 31.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 7 57.1%
Trespassing Guide 6 33.3%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 20.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 5 100.0%

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 C Contessa have a 33.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 126 cases from 2025 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 C Contessa include Traffic Infraction (48 cases), Other (39 cases), Public Intoxication (7 cases), Trespassing (6 cases), Driving Suspended (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 7 Public Intoxication cases involving J C Contessa in Roanoke City, 57.1% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Roanoke City.
Based on 6 Trespassing cases involving J C Contessa in Roanoke City, 33.3% were dismissed. View full Trespassing 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. 126 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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