Charged after an arrest by J M Natoli? 43.7% of their cases were dismissed — above the Chesterfield County average.

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J M Natoli
Chesterfield County
43.7%
Dismissed
55.8%
Convicted
536
Cases
64th
Percentile
Top charge: Larceny / Theft
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
536 cases · 2023–2024

You were arrested by Officer Natoli in Chesterfield County, and your case has a better-than-average chance of being dismissed. Natoli's dismissal rate of 43.7% runs significantly higher than Virginia's statewide average of 34.7%—a nine-point gap that puts this officer in the top third of all Virginia officers by dismissal frequency. This pattern suggests cases filed by this officer face meaningful challenges in court, though more than half of arrests still result in conviction. Your specific outcome depends heavily on what you were charged with.

The charge matters enormously in your situation. If you're facing a larceny or theft charge, dismissal is likely—75% of those cases are dismissed. Drug possession charges filed by this officer have been dismissed at a 100% rate. But if you're charged with driving suspended, you're facing much steeper odds, with only a 14.3% dismissal rate. Most of Natoli's cases fall into an "Other" category with a 42% dismissal rate. Where your charge lands within these patterns will significantly shape what typically happens next.

Based on 536 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Larceny / Theft Guide 27 75.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 16 14.3%
Drug Possession Guide 11 100.0%
Failure to Appear 10 62.5%
DUI / DWI Guide 8 0.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 6 50.0%
Fraud / Forgery Guide 5 50.0%

Other Officers in Chesterfield County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J E Ardis 2,592 18.5%
P M Bishop 2,553 16.3%
S Scott 1,925 17.8%
N A Cardona 1,693 23.8%
L C Curtis 1,323 21.1%

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 Natoli have a 43.7% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 536 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 Natoli include Larceny / Theft (27 cases), Driving Suspended (16 cases), Drug Possession (11 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 27 Larceny / Theft cases involving J M Natoli in Chesterfield County, 75.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Chesterfield County.
Based on 16 Driving Suspended cases involving J M Natoli in Chesterfield County, 14.3% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended 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, 2023–2024. 536 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

43.7% of this officer's cases in Chesterfield County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.