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Charged after an arrest by J L Collins? 47.7% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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J L Collins
Fairfax County
47.7%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
51.0%
Convicted
189
Cases
155
Resolved here
74th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
189 cases · 2025

If J L Collins filed your case in Fairfax County, here's what the data shows: of 189 cases filed, 155 reached an outcome — 47.7% were dismissed and 51.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 74% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (100 cases, 48.1% dismissed), followed by Other (76 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 189 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Fairfax County 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 100 48.1%
Other 76 49.2%
Reckless Driving Guide 7 14.3%

Other Officers in Fairfax County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C S Chessnoe 5,023 47.5%
S Faett 4,036 99.9%
R C Silva 1,719 100.0%
A L Mcinnes 1,481 26.0%
B A Hungarter 1,267 27.3%

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 L Collins have a 47.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 189 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 74% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J L Collins include Traffic Infraction (100 cases), Other (76 cases), Reckless Driving (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 7 Reckless Driving cases involving J L Collins in Fairfax County, 7 reached an outcome and 14.3% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Fairfax 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. 189 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

47.7% of this officer's cases in Fairfax County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.