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Charged after an arrest by J M Lowe? 35.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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J M Lowe
Augusta County
35.9%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
64.1%
Convicted
590
Cases
52th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
590 cases · 2025

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If J M Lowe filed your case in Augusta County, here's what the data shows: 35.9% of their 590 cases were dismissed, and 64.1% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 52% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (281 cases, 36.7% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (266 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 590 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Augusta 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 Lowe resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalDrug Possession — 60.0% of 12 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 281 36.7%
Traffic Infraction 266 36.5%
Drug Possession Guide 12 60.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 11 0.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 8 25.0%

Other Officers in Augusta County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Shamica Spears 2,260 61.4%
Steve Nuffer 1,005 47.0%
Jeremy Tabler 987 31.5%
Joshua Wheeler 797 37.5%
Cody Stroop 701 41.3%

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 Lowe have a 35.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 590 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 52% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J M Lowe include Other (281 cases), Traffic Infraction (266 cases), Drug Possession (12 cases), DUI / DWI (11 cases), Reckless Driving (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 12 Drug Possession cases involving J M Lowe in Augusta County, 60.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Augusta County.
Based on 11 DUI / DWI cases involving J M Lowe in Augusta County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Augusta 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. 590 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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