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Charged after an arrest by J Cockerham? 70.4% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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J Cockerham
Patrick County
70.4%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
26.9%
Convicted
140
Cases
92th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
140 cases · 2025

If J Cockerham filed your case in Patrick County, here's what the data shows: 70.4% of their 140 cases were dismissed, and 26.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 92% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (94 cases, 78.1% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (40 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 140 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Patrick 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
Other 94 78.1%
Traffic Infraction 40 53.3%

Other Officers in Patrick County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Mabe 251 46.9%
C L Adkins 225 56.9%
L Foley 173 52.4%
L D'Albero 118 43.6%
A Kinney 102 44.3%

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 Cockerham have a 70.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 140 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 92% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J Cockerham include Other (94 cases), Traffic Infraction (40 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. 140 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

70.4% of this officer's cases in Patrick County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.