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J Dawley
Newport News
24.6%
Dismissed
75.4%
Convicted
72
Cases
26th
Percentile
Top charge: DUI / DWI
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
72 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by J Dawley? 24.6% of their cases were dismissed.

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DUI / DWI 0.0% dismissed

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You were arrested by Officer J Dawley in Newport News, and the data shows a pattern that works against dismissal. His cases result in conviction 75.4% of the time—notably higher than Virginia's statewide average of 65.3%. His dismissal rate of 24.6% falls significantly below the state average of 34.7%, placing him in the bottom quarter of officers statewide. This suggests cases he files tend to move toward conviction more often than typical.

The majority of his cases—57 out of 72—fall under "Other" charges with a 28.6% dismissal rate. His DUI/DWI cases show zero dismissals across five cases, indicating those charges proceed to conviction consistently. Where your specific charge lands within these categories matters for your situation. The "Other" category offers slightly better odds for dismissal than his overall pattern, while DUI charges show virtually no dismissal history under this officer.

Based on 72 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Newport News District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
DUI / DWI Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Newport News

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Commonwealth Of Virginia 3,881 56.9%
C Mazzucca 992 49.7%
H Enslen 803 43.8%
Starzewski; Trp 802 19.5%
H Blanchard 753 16.9%

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 Dawley have a 24.6% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 72 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 26% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J Dawley include DUI / DWI (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 DUI / DWI cases involving J Dawley in Newport News, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Newport News.
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, 2023–2024. 72 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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