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J Matkins — Hanover County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 161 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by J Matkins? 10.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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J Matkins
Hanover County
10.9%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
80.4%
Convicted
161
Cases
138
Resolved here
8th
Percentile
Top charge: Reckless Driving
161 cases · 2025
Based on 161 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If J Matkins filed your case in Hanover County, here's what the data shows: of 161 cases filed, 138 reached an outcome — 10.9% were dismissed and 80.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 8% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Reckless Driving (69 cases, 3.0% dismissed), followed by Other (48 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 161 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Hanover County 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
Reckless Driving Guide 69 3.0%
Other 48 16.2%
Traffic Infraction 42 21.2%

Other Officers in Hanover County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
G Stephenson 985 6.6%
J. S. Gomes 506 23.1%
J. L. Luck 430 28.8%
J Moore 405 12.2%
G Zaki 404 11.9%

Common Questions

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 Matkins have a 10.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 161 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 8% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J Matkins include Reckless Driving (69 cases), Other (48 cases), Traffic Infraction (42 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 69 Reckless Driving cases involving J Matkins in Hanover County, 67 reached an outcome and 3.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Hanover 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. 161 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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