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J E Schantz

Henrico County · What happened in 91 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by J E Schantz? 32.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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J E Schantz
Henrico County
32.9%
Dismissed
67.1%
Convicted
91
Cases
43th
Percentile
Top charge: Larceny / Theft
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
91 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 91 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in J E Schantz's cases for your specific charge.

Larceny / Theft 35.7% dismissed Drug Possession 0.0% dismissed

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You were arrested by Officer J E Schantz in Henrico County, where 67 percent of his cases result in conviction. His dismissal rate of 33 percent is slightly lower than Virginia's statewide average of 35 percent, placing him in the lower-middle range compared to other officers. This means cases he files are convicted at rates roughly matching statewide norms, though slightly more often. With 91 total cases, this pattern is fairly consistent.

Your outcome depends heavily on your charge type. For the majority of Schantz's cases—classified as "Other"—dismissals happen in 34 percent of cases. Larceny and theft charges show similar dismissal rates around 36 percent. However, drug possession cases tell a different story: Schantz has filed five drug possession cases with zero dismissals, meaning all five resulted in conviction. If your arrest involves drug possession, that's a significantly different track record than his other charges.

Based on 91 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Henrico 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
Larceny / Theft Guide 16 35.7%
Drug Possession Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Henrico County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Commonwealth Of Virginia 5,080 43.4%
T.W. Holmes 2,976 25.8%
M.P. Sawyer 2,503 28.3%
L.C. Jones 2,357 28.8%
T W Holmes 1,861 37.3%

Common Questions

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 Schantz have a 32.9% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 91 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 43% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J E Schantz include Larceny / Theft (16 cases), Drug Possession (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 16 Larceny / Theft cases involving J E Schantz in Henrico County, 35.7% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Henrico County.
Based on 5 Drug Possession cases involving J E Schantz in Henrico County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Henrico 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. 91 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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