What types of charges appear in J P Butts's case records?

The most common charges in cases involving J P Butts include Other, Drug Possession, Failure to Appear, based on public court records.

J P Butts — Chesterfield County

Name: J P Butts — Chesterfield County Case Records (2025)
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Charged after an arrest by J P Butts? 80.0% of their cases were dismissed — above the Chesterfield County average.

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J P Butts

Chesterfield County

80.0%

Dismissed

20.0%

Convicted

44

Cases

94th

Percentile

Top charge: Other

Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed

44 cases · 2025

Based on 44 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in J P Butts's cases for your specific charge.

Drug Possession 50.0% dismissed Failure to Appear 0.0% dismissed Weapons Offense 100.0% dismissed

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If J P Butts filed your case in Chesterfield County, here's what the data shows: 80.0% of their 44 cases were dismissed, and 20.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Chesterfield County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 94% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (21 cases, 100.0% dismissed), followed by Drug Possession (9 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 44 public court records, 2025. 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: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge	Cases	Dismissal Rate
Other	21	100.0%
Drug Possession Guide	9	50.0%
Failure to Appear	7	0.0%
Weapons Offense Guide	7	100.0%

Other Officers in Chesterfield County

Officer	Cases	Dismissal Rate
W C Warriner	1,092	29.4%
P M Bishop	1,051	11.1%
S A Phillips	1,038	26.8%
S Scott	953	21.4%
A L Coe	950	18.5%

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 P Butts have a 80.0% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 44 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 94% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.

The most common charges in cases involving J P Butts include Other (21 cases), Drug Possession (9 cases), Failure to Appear (7 cases), Weapons Offense (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.

Based on 9 Drug Possession cases involving J P Butts in Chesterfield County, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Chesterfield County.

Based on 7 Failure to Appear cases involving J P Butts in Chesterfield County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear 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, 2025. 44 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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