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Charged after an arrest by J M King? 40.2% of their cases were dismissed.

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J M King
Staunton
40.2%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
59.8%
Convicted
203
Cases
61th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
203 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

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

If J M King filed your case in Staunton, here's what the data shows: 40.2% of their 203 cases were dismissed, and 59.8% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 61% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (85 cases, 52.9% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (75 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 203 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Staunton 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 King resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalPublic Intoxication — 33.3% of 7 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 85 52.9%
Traffic Infraction 75 37.7%
DUI / DWI Guide 11 0.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 7 33.3%
Reckless Driving Guide 7 0.0%

Other Officers in Staunton

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Y S Kier 437 40.5%
Staunton General District 292 52.4%
A L Harris 281 35.7%
S P Wilder 257 45.5%
T W Pullin 241 36.7%

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 King have a 40.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 203 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 61% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J M King include Other (85 cases), Traffic Infraction (75 cases), DUI / DWI (11 cases), Public Intoxication (7 cases), Reckless Driving (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 11 DUI / DWI cases involving J M King in Staunton, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Staunton.
Based on 7 Public Intoxication cases involving J M King in Staunton, 33.3% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Staunton.
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. 203 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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