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J Hernandez — Martinsville Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 77 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by J Hernandez? 55.4% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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J Hernandez
Martinsville
55.4%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
44.6%
Convicted
77
Cases
65
Resolved here
82th
Percentile
Top charge: DUI / DWI
77 cases · 2025
Based on 77 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

DUI / DWI 66.7% dismissed Public Intoxication 15.4% dismissed Weapons Offense 63.6% dismissed Obstruction 71.4% dismissed

If J Hernandez filed your case in Martinsville, here's what the data shows: of 77 cases filed, 65 reached an outcome — 55.4% were dismissed and 44.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 82% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is DUI / DWI (14 cases, 66.7% dismissed), followed by Other (14 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 77 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Martinsville District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: July 8, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving J Hernandez resolve, by charge

Obstruction 71.4% DUI / DWI 66.7% Weapons Offense 63.6% Public Intoxication 15.4%

Highest dismissalObstruction — 71.4% of 7 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 4 charges by case volume · Martinsville · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
DUI / DWI Guide 14 66.7%
Other 14 70.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 14 15.4%
Weapons Offense Guide 14 63.6%
Obstruction Guide 7 71.4%

Other Officers in Martinsville

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Christopher Brian Bell 303 27.9%
Cody Blake Summers 222 24.0%
Justin Havens 218 29.9%
Joel Hernandez 208 42.2%
Christopher Astin 206 40.9%

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 Hernandez have a 55.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 77 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 82% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J Hernandez include DUI / DWI (14 cases), Other (14 cases), Public Intoxication (14 cases), Weapons Offense (14 cases), Obstruction (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 14 DUI / DWI cases involving J Hernandez in Martinsville, 12 reached an outcome and 66.7% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Martinsville.
Of 14 Public Intoxication cases involving J Hernandez in Martinsville, 13 reached an outcome and 15.4% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Martinsville.
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. 77 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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