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Charged after an arrest by J M Collins? 54.2% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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J M Collins
Chesterfield County
54.2%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
41.7%
Convicted
142
Cases
82th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
142 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

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

If J M Collins filed your case in Chesterfield County, here's what the data shows: 54.2% of their 142 cases were dismissed, and 41.7% 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 Traffic Infraction (77 cases, 24.4% dismissed), followed by Larceny / Theft (26 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 142 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Chesterfield 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving J M Collins resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalLarceny / Theft — 100.0% of 26 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Chesterfield County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 77 24.4%
Larceny / Theft Guide 26 100.0%
Other 15 53.8%
Fraud / Forgery Guide 6 100.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 20.0%

Other Officers in Chesterfield County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
P M Bishop 1,246 11.2%
A L Coe 1,169 17.7%
W C Warriner 1,127 29.9%
S A Phillips 1,112 26.2%
S Scott 1,010 21.6%

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 M Collins have a 54.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 142 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 M Collins include Traffic Infraction (77 cases), Larceny / Theft (26 cases), Other (15 cases), Fraud / Forgery (6 cases), Reckless Driving (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 26 Larceny / Theft cases involving J M Collins in Chesterfield County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Chesterfield County.
Based on 6 Fraud / Forgery cases involving J M Collins in Chesterfield County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Fraud / Forgery outcomes for Chesterfield 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. 142 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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