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Charged after an arrest by J; Dpty Patteson? 25.6% of their cases were dismissed.

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J; Dpty Patteson
Charles City County
25.6%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
71.8%
Convicted
61
Cases
30th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
61 cases · 2025

If J; Dpty Patteson filed your case in Charles City County, here's what the data shows: 25.6% of their 61 cases were dismissed, and 71.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 30% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (35 cases, 5.0% dismissed), followed by Other (13 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 61 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Charles City 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 35 5.0%
Other 13 22.2%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 50.0%

Other Officers in Charles City County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
S; Dpty Williams 194 11.9%
M; Aco Heavener 137 80.3%
M; Cpl Miller 103 21.6%
D; Dpty Turner 90 46.8%
C; Cpl Roberson 86 20.0%

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; Dpty Patteson have a 25.6% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 61 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 30% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J; Dpty Patteson include Traffic Infraction (35 cases), Other (13 cases), Reckless Driving (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Reckless Driving cases involving J; Dpty Patteson in Charles City County, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Charles City 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. 61 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

25.6% of this officer's cases in Charles City County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.