Charged after an arrest by J E Fones? 39.8% of their cases were dismissed — above the Chesterfield County average.

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J E Fones
Chesterfield County
39.8%
Dismissed
58.5%
Convicted
156
Cases
57th
Percentile
Top charge: Failure to Appear
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
156 cases · 2023–2024

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You were arrested by Officer J E Fones in Chesterfield County. Looking at his track record across 156 cases, you're in territory where outcomes lean toward conviction but dismissals happen more often than statewide average. His dismissal rate is 39.8 percent compared to Virginia's statewide average of 34.7 percent, putting him in the middle range among his peers. That means cases he files have a slightly better chance of being dismissed than typical, but he still secures convictions in about six out of ten cases overall. The fact that he's above average on dismissals suggests the charges he brings don't always stick, which could work in your favor depending on the specifics of your arrest.

Most of Officer Fones' arrests fall under "Other" charges (131 cases), where dismissals happen in roughly four out of ten cases. He's also filed five weapons offense cases, and notably, none of those were dismissed—all resulted in convictions. Where your charge falls within these categories matters significantly for your situation. If you were charged with a weapons offense, the dismissal rate drops to zero. If your charge is classified under "Other," you're looking at roughly the same dismissal probability as his overall average.

Based on 156 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Failure to Appear 6 75.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 5 0.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 40.0%

Other Officers in Chesterfield County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J E Ardis 2,592 18.5%
P M Bishop 2,553 16.3%
S Scott 1,925 17.8%
N A Cardona 1,693 23.8%
L C Curtis 1,323 21.1%

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 Fones have a 39.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 156 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 57% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J E Fones include Failure to Appear (6 cases), Weapons Offense (5 cases), Reckless Driving (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 Failure to Appear cases involving J E Fones in Chesterfield County, 75.0% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Chesterfield County.
Based on 5 Weapons Offense cases involving J E Fones in Chesterfield County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense 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, 2023–2024. 156 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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