Home / Officers / J C Lawson

J C Lawson

Chesterfield County · What happened in 117 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by J C Lawson? 64.1% of their cases were dismissed — above the Chesterfield County average.

Ask a Chesterfield County attorney — free
J C Lawson
Chesterfield County
64.1%
Dismissed
33.0%
Convicted
117
Cases
86th
Percentile
Top charge: Reckless Driving
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
117 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 117 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Reckless Driving 70.6% dismissed Larceny / Theft 66.7% dismissed Weapons Offense 100.0% dismissed Failure to Appear 75.0% dismissed

Don't see your charge? Check your case

If J C Lawson filed your case in Chesterfield County, here's what the data shows: 64.1% of their 117 cases were dismissed, and 33.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Chesterfield County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 86% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Reckless Driving (17 cases, 70.6% dismissed), followed by Larceny / Theft (16 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 117 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
Reckless Driving Guide 17 70.6%
Larceny / Theft Guide 16 66.7%
Weapons Offense Guide 5 100.0%
Failure to Appear 5 75.0%

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 C Lawson have a 64.1% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 117 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 86% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J C Lawson include Reckless Driving (17 cases), Larceny / Theft (16 cases), Weapons Offense (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 17 Reckless Driving cases involving J C Lawson in Chesterfield County, 70.6% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Chesterfield County.
Based on 16 Larceny / Theft cases involving J C Lawson in Chesterfield County, 66.7% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft 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. 117 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

64.1% of this officer's cases in Chesterfield County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.

Ask a Chesterfield County attorney — free