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Charged after an arrest by J; Dep Deaton? 20.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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J; Dep Deaton
New Kent County
20.9%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
78.7%
Convicted
623
Cases
479
Resolved here
22th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
623 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in J; Dep Deaton's cases for your specific charge.

If J; Dep Deaton filed your case in New Kent County, here's what the data shows: of 623 cases filed, 479 reached an outcome — 20.9% were dismissed and 78.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 22% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (412 cases, 22.9% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (112 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 623 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at New Kent 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving J; Dep Deaton resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalWeapons Offense — 100.0% of 1 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 6 charges by case volume · New Kent County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 412 22.9%
Reckless Driving Guide 112 4.5%
Other 44 46.2%
Driving Suspended Guide 21 23.8%
DUI / DWI Guide 11 0.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 8 100.0%
Drug Possession Guide 6 100.0%
Assault & Battery Guide 5 100.0%

Other Officers in New Kent County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J; Trpr Shaw 688 36.6%
L; Trpr Dawson 548 17.9%
Blueline - Interstate 536 100.0%
B; Trpr Staib 474 27.4%
T; Trpr Acosta 431 35.9%

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; Dep Deaton have a 20.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 623 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 22% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J; Dep Deaton include Traffic Infraction (412 cases), Reckless Driving (112 cases), Other (44 cases), Driving Suspended (21 cases), DUI / DWI (11 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 112 Reckless Driving cases involving J; Dep Deaton in New Kent County, 110 reached an outcome and 4.5% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for New Kent County.
Of 21 Driving Suspended cases involving J; Dep Deaton in New Kent County, 21 reached an outcome and 23.8% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for New Kent 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. 623 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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