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Charged after an arrest by J H Wingfield? 36.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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J H Wingfield
Galax
36.5%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
63.5%
Convicted
103
Cases
54th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
103 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in J H Wingfield's cases for your specific charge.

If J H Wingfield filed your case in Galax, here's what the data shows: 36.5% of their 103 cases were dismissed, and 63.5% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 54% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (40 cases, 38.7% dismissed), followed by Larceny / Theft (25 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 103 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Galax 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 40 38.7%
Larceny / Theft Guide 25 8.3%
Other 15 71.4%
Fraud / Forgery Guide 6 0.0%

Other Officers in Galax

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
D D Alley 293 26.4%
A S Bedsaul 246 6.2%
S T Sizemore 242 24.9%
D W Rose 163 23.3%
N Senica 125 22.0%

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 H Wingfield have a 36.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 103 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 54% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J H Wingfield include Traffic Infraction (40 cases), Larceny / Theft (25 cases), Other (15 cases), Fraud / Forgery (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 25 Larceny / Theft cases involving J H Wingfield in Galax, 8.3% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Galax.
Based on 6 Fraud / Forgery cases involving J H Wingfield in Galax, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Fraud / Forgery outcomes for Galax.
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. 103 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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