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Charged after an arrest by J. Davis? 16.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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J. Davis
Smyth County
16.3%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
82.4%
Convicted
1,120
Cases
694
Resolved here
15th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
1,120 cases · 2025

If J. Davis filed your case in Smyth County, here's what the data shows: of 1,120 cases filed, 694 reached an outcome — 16.3% were dismissed and 82.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 15% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (538 cases, 27.9% dismissed), followed by Other (420 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 1,120 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: July 8, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 538 27.9%
Other 420 12.5%
Reckless Driving Guide 162 2.5%

Other Officers in Smyth County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
R Fedorchuk 832 11.9%
M. Yingling 807 8.9%
A Smith 753 17.6%
T. Bresette 730 10.0%
L. G. Greer 667 14.3%

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. Davis have a 16.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 1,120 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 15% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J. Davis include Traffic Infraction (538 cases), Other (420 cases), Reckless Driving (162 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 162 Reckless Driving cases involving J. Davis in Smyth County, 158 reached an outcome and 2.5% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Smyth 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. 1,120 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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