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J Horner

Clarke County · What happened in 246 cases involving this officer

J Horner
Clarke County
26.8%
Dismissed
73.2%
Convicted
246
Cases
31th
Percentile
Top charge: Reckless Driving
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
246 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by J Horner? 26.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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

Reckless Driving 10.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 16.7% dismissed

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You were arrested by Officer J Horner in Clarke County, and the data shows a pattern worth understanding. Of the 246 cases this officer has filed, 73.2% result in conviction while 26.8% get dismissed. That's notably lower than Virginia's statewide dismissal rate of 34.7%, meaning cases from this officer are convicted at higher rates than the state average. This puts Horner in the bottom third of officers statewide—dismissals happen less frequently in their cases compared to peers.

The vast majority of Horner's arrests—225 cases—fall under "Other" charges, which dismiss at 24.4%. The remaining cases involve DUI/DWI charges, which dismiss even less often at 16.7%. Where your case lands in these categories matters. If you're charged with DUI/DWI, the data suggests particularly low dismissal odds. For other charges, roughly one in four cases get dismissed, though that's still below typical outcomes across Virginia.

Based on 246 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Clarke 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
Reckless Driving Guide 20 10.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 12 16.7%

Other Officers in Clarke County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
S Nicholson 865 19.1%
B Taylor 647 29.2%
J Unger 497 14.8%
D Allen 496 32.1%
R Keyser 444 22.5%

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 Horner have a 26.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 246 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 31% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J Horner include Reckless Driving (20 cases), DUI / DWI (12 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 20 Reckless Driving cases involving J Horner in Clarke County, 10.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Clarke County.
Based on 12 DUI / DWI cases involving J Horner in Clarke County, 16.7% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Clarke 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. 246 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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