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Charged after an arrest by J Gomes? 41.7% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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J Gomes
Hanover County
41.7%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
54.2%
Convicted
32
Cases
64th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
32 cases · 2025

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If J Gomes filed your case in Hanover County, here's what the data shows: 41.7% of their 32 cases were dismissed, and 54.2% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 64% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (9 cases, 71.4% dismissed), followed by DUI / DWI (6 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 32 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Hanover 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
Other 9 71.4%
DUI / DWI Guide 6 0.0%
Obstruction Guide 5 50.0%

Other Officers in Hanover County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
G Stephenson 985 6.6%
J. S. Gomes 506 23.1%
J. L. Luck 430 28.8%
J Moore 405 12.2%
G Zaki 404 11.9%

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 Gomes have a 41.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 32 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 64% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J Gomes include Other (9 cases), DUI / DWI (6 cases), Obstruction (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 DUI / DWI cases involving J Gomes in Hanover County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Hanover County.
Based on 5 Obstruction cases involving J Gomes in Hanover County, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Obstruction outcomes for Hanover 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. 32 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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