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J M Copeland

Rockingham County · What happened in 49 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by J M Copeland? 43.3% of their cases were dismissed — above the Rockingham County average.

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J M Copeland
Rockingham County
43.3%
Dismissed
53.3%
Convicted
49
Cases
64th
Percentile
Top charge: Public Intoxication
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
49 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 49 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Public Intoxication 30.0% dismissed Drug Possession 0.0% dismissed

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If J M Copeland filed your case in Rockingham County, here's what the data shows: 43.3% of their 49 cases were dismissed, and 53.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Rockingham County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 64% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Public Intoxication (17 cases, 30.0% dismissed), followed by Drug Possession (5 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 49 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Rockingham 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
Public Intoxication Guide 17 30.0%
Drug Possession Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Rockingham County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
S Good 1,668 30.7%
A Murley 1,614 32.2%
A R Murley 1,439 26.7%
K Argiro 1,258 11.7%
C Earman 1,165 17.6%

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 M Copeland have a 43.3% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 49 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 64% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J M Copeland include Public Intoxication (17 cases), Drug Possession (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 17 Public Intoxication cases involving J M Copeland in Rockingham County, 30.0% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Rockingham County.
Based on 5 Drug Possession cases involving J M Copeland in Rockingham County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Rockingham 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. 49 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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