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J L; Tpr Dotson — Buchanan County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 94 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by J L; Tpr Dotson? 31.0% of their cases were dismissed.

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J L; Tpr Dotson
Buchanan County
31.0%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
69.0%
Convicted
94
Cases
42th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
94 cases · 2025
Based on 94 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If J L; Tpr Dotson filed your case in Buchanan County, here's what the data shows: 31.0% of their 94 cases were dismissed, and 69.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 42% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (73 cases, 30.4% dismissed), followed by Other (18 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 94 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Buchanan County 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 73 30.4%
Other 18 33.3%

Other Officers in Buchanan County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C Chapman 439 25.9%
J N; Tpr Looney 264 17.4%
C J; Stpr Burkes 186 12.7%
D W Billiter 170 17.1%
S L; Tpr Phillips 143 22.7%

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 L; Tpr Dotson have a 31.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 94 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 42% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J L; Tpr Dotson include Traffic Infraction (73 cases), Other (18 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 94 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

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