Charged after an arrest by J E Ardis? 22.0% of their cases were dismissed.

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J E Ardis
Chesterfield County
22.0%
Dismissed
74.2%
Convicted
899
Cases
24th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
899 cases · 2025

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If J E Ardis filed your case in Chesterfield County, here's what the data shows: 22.0% of their 899 cases were dismissed, and 74.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Chesterfield County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 24% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (694 cases, 15.1% dismissed), followed by Other (153 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 899 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Chesterfield 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 694 15.1%
Other 153 35.4%
Failure to Appear 16 57.1%
Drug Possession Guide 10 40.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 7 25.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 5 100.0%

Other Officers in Chesterfield County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
W C Warriner 1,092 29.4%
P M Bishop 1,051 11.1%
S A Phillips 1,038 26.8%
S Scott 953 21.4%
A L Coe 950 18.5%

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 E Ardis have a 22.0% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 899 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 24% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J E Ardis include Traffic Infraction (694 cases), Other (153 cases), Failure to Appear (16 cases), Drug Possession (10 cases), Driving Suspended (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 16 Failure to Appear cases involving J E Ardis in Chesterfield County, 57.1% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Chesterfield County.
Based on 10 Drug Possession cases involving J E Ardis in Chesterfield County, 40.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Chesterfield 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. 899 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

22.0% of this officer's cases in Chesterfield County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.