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Charged after an arrest by J M Smith? 6.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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J M Smith
Frederick County
6.7%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
93.3%
Convicted
36
Cases
4th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
36 cases · 2025

If J M Smith filed your case in Frederick County, here's what the data shows: 6.7% of their 36 cases were dismissed, and 93.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 4% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (15 cases, 0.0% dismissed), followed by DUI / DWI (8 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 36 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Frederick 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 15 0.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 8 0.0%
Other 5 40.0%

Other Officers in Frederick County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
W D Alsberry 731 23.2%
B E Thomas 654 17.2%
B A Armstrong 526 15.5%
C B Smith 478 27.0%
W T Diberardine 473 35.5%

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 Smith have a 6.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 36 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 4% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J M Smith include Traffic Infraction (15 cases), DUI / DWI (8 cases), Other (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 8 DUI / DWI cases involving J M Smith in Frederick County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Frederick 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. 36 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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