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J D Wardlaw — Chesterfield County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 108 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by J D Wardlaw? 50.7% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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J D Wardlaw
Chesterfield County
50.7%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
46.6%
Convicted
108
Cases
78th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
108 cases · 2025
Based on 108 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in J D Wardlaw's cases for your specific charge.

Larceny / Theft 78.6% dismissed Failure to Appear 60.0% dismissed Drug Possession 33.3% dismissed Weapons Offense 100.0% dismissed

If J D Wardlaw filed your case in Chesterfield County, here's what the data shows: 50.7% of their 108 cases were dismissed, and 46.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 78% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (31 cases, 32.0% dismissed), followed by Larceny / Theft (22 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 108 public court records, 2025. 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: May 2, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving J D Wardlaw resolve, by charge

Weapons Offense 100.0% Larceny / Theft 78.6% Failure to Appear 60.0% Drug Possession 33.3%

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

Top 4 charges by case volume · Chesterfield County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 31 32.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 22 78.6%
Other 17 66.7%
Failure to Appear 10 60.0%
Drug Possession Guide 6 33.3%
Weapons Offense Guide 5 100.0%

Other Officers in Chesterfield County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
P M Bishop 1,246 11.2%
A L Coe 1,169 17.7%
W C Warriner 1,127 29.9%
S A Phillips 1,112 26.2%
S Scott 1,010 21.6%

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 D Wardlaw have a 50.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 108 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 78% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J D Wardlaw include Traffic Infraction (31 cases), Larceny / Theft (22 cases), Other (17 cases), Failure to Appear (10 cases), Drug Possession (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 22 Larceny / Theft cases involving J D Wardlaw in Chesterfield County, 78.6% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Chesterfield County.
Based on 10 Failure to Appear cases involving J D Wardlaw in Chesterfield County, 60.0% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear 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, 2025. 108 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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