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Charged after an arrest by J Hodgin? 36.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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J Hodgin
Suffolk
36.7%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
62.8%
Convicted
287
Cases
196
Resolved here
54th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
287 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

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

If J Hodgin filed your case in Suffolk, here's what the data shows: of 287 cases filed, 196 reached an outcome — 36.7% were dismissed and 62.8% 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 (103 cases, 40.3% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (66 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 287 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Suffolk 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 Hodgin resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalDrug Possession — 100.0% of 1 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 103 40.3%
Reckless Driving Guide 66 26.8%
Other 51 67.6%
DUI / DWI Guide 32 4.3%
Driving Suspended Guide 15 30.0%
Drug Possession Guide 8 100.0%

Other Officers in Suffolk

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
T Shelton 1,554 36.1%
F Pulleyiii 431 19.6%
R Calhoun 294 20.3%
C Evancho 219 30.2%
K Bogue 192 64.6%

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 Hodgin have a 36.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 287 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 Hodgin include Traffic Infraction (103 cases), Reckless Driving (66 cases), Other (51 cases), DUI / DWI (32 cases), Driving Suspended (15 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 66 Reckless Driving cases involving J Hodgin in Suffolk, 56 reached an outcome and 26.8% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Suffolk.
Of 32 DUI / DWI cases involving J Hodgin in Suffolk, 23 reached an outcome and 4.3% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Suffolk.
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. 287 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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