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Charged after an arrest by J M Goyette? 52.4% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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J M Goyette
Virginia Beach
52.4%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
47.6%
Convicted
51
Cases
42
Resolved here
80th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
51 cases · 2025

If J M Goyette filed your case in Virginia Beach, here's what the data shows: of 51 cases filed, 42 reached an outcome — 52.4% were dismissed and 47.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 80% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (27 cases, 50.0% dismissed), followed by Other (11 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 51 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Virginia Beach 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 27 50.0%
Other 11 50.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 7 42.9%

Other Officers in Virginia Beach

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C Bryan 1,583 31.5%
J R Ford 1,527 24.9%
B Fleurimond 1,398 29.5%
K D Jones 1,166 29.2%
J N Ford 1,165 26.7%

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 Goyette have a 52.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 51 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 80% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J M Goyette include Traffic Infraction (27 cases), Other (11 cases), Driving Suspended (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 7 Driving Suspended cases involving J M Goyette in Virginia Beach, 7 reached an outcome and 42.9% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Virginia Beach.
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. 51 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

52.4% of this officer's cases in Virginia Beach are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.