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Charged after an arrest by J D Keene? 9.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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J D Keene
Smyth County
9.1%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
90.9%
Convicted
20
Cases
6th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
20 cases · 2025

If J D Keene filed your case in Smyth County, here's what the data shows: 9.1% of their 20 cases were dismissed, and 90.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 6% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (9 cases, 20.0% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (6 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 20 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Smyth 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 9 20.0%
Traffic Infraction 6 0.0%

Other Officers in Smyth County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J. Davis 1,120 16.3%
R Fedorchuk 832 11.9%
M. Yingling 807 8.9%
A Smith 753 17.6%
T. Bresette 730 10.0%

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 D Keene have a 9.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 20 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 6% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J D Keene include Other (9 cases), Traffic Infraction (6 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. 20 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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