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J C Thornton — Danville Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 42 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by J C Thornton? 17.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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J C Thornton
Danville
17.1%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
71.4%
Convicted
42
Cases
35
Resolved here
16th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
42 cases · 2025
Based on 42 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If J C Thornton filed your case in Danville, here's what the data shows: of 42 cases filed, 35 reached an outcome — 17.1% were dismissed and 71.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 16% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (9 cases, 66.7% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (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 42 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Danville District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: July 8, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 9 66.7%
Traffic Infraction 9 12.5%
Public Intoxication Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Danville

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Jonathan A Wyatt 925 7.4%
Daniel J Brannock 630 3.0%
Douglas E Cassell 580 2.5%
Danville General District Ct 480 34.2%
Gabriel D Hagwood 451 3.3%

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 C Thornton have a 17.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 42 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 16% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J C Thornton include Other (9 cases), Traffic Infraction (9 cases), Public Intoxication (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 5 Public Intoxication cases involving J C Thornton in Danville, 5 reached an outcome and 0.0% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Danville.
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. 42 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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