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Charged after an arrest by J; Depu Deaton? 4.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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J; Depu Deaton
New Kent County
4.8%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
95.2%
Convicted
28
Cases
3th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
28 cases · 2025

If J; Depu Deaton filed your case in New Kent County, here's what the data shows: 4.8% of their 28 cases were dismissed, and 95.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 3% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (22 cases, 6.7% dismissed), followed by Other (5 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 28 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: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 22 6.7%
Other 5 0.0%

Other Officers in New Kent County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J; Trpr Shaw 688 36.6%
J; Dep Deaton 623 20.9%
L; Trpr Dawson 548 17.9%
Blueline - Interstate 536 100.0%
B; Trpr Staib 474 27.4%

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; Depu Deaton have a 4.8% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 28 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 3% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J; Depu Deaton include Traffic Infraction (22 cases), Other (5 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. 28 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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