Charged after an arrest by J Murphy? 38.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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J Murphy
Roanoke County
38.7%
Dismissed
61.3%
Convicted
50
Cases
58th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
50 cases · 2025

If J Murphy filed your case in Roanoke County, here's what the data shows: 38.7% of their 50 cases were dismissed, and 61.3% resulted in conviction. That's near the Roanoke County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 58% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (31 cases, 37.5% dismissed), followed by Drug Possession (6 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 50 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Roanoke 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 31 37.5%
Drug Possession Guide 6 100.0%

Other Officers in Roanoke County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
W Hoopes 531 30.1%
M Muhammad 465 36.5%
M Hicks 435 25.5%
K W Cahoon 422 31.3%
E S Austin 394 31.8%

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 Murphy have a 38.7% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 50 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 58% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J Murphy include Traffic Infraction (31 cases), Drug Possession (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 Drug Possession cases involving J Murphy in Roanoke County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Roanoke 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. 50 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

38.7% of this officer's cases in Roanoke County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.