Charged after an arrest by J P Coles? 34.4% of their cases were dismissed.

Ask a Roanoke City attorney — free
J P Coles
Roanoke City
34.4%
Dismissed
65.6%
Convicted
119
Cases
47th
Percentile
Top charge: Reckless Driving
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
119 cases · 2023–2024

What were you charged with?

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

Don't see your charge? Check your case

If you were arrested by Officer J P Coles in Roanoke City, you're facing a 65.6% conviction rate—slightly better than his dismissal rate of 34.4%, which tracks almost exactly with Virginia's statewide average of 34.7%. This means your case has roughly a one-in-three chance of being dismissed, though outcomes vary depending on the specific charge. Officer Coles is at the 46th percentile among Virginia officers, meaning his conviction rate is fairly typical.

Most of Officer Coles's arrests fall under miscellaneous charges (91 cases with a 35.2% dismissal rate), making those closest to the statewide norm. If you were arrested for theft, dismissals are less common at 28.6%, suggesting those cases tend to move forward more often. Public intoxication charges show the highest dismissal rate at 50%, meaning they're equally likely to be dismissed or prosecuted. Your specific charge type matters—look at where your offense falls to get a clearer picture of what typically happens with cases like yours.

Based on 119 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Roanoke City 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
Reckless Driving Guide 10 30.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 7 28.6%
Public Intoxication Guide 6 50.0%

Other Officers in Roanoke City

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
K R Wilkerson 2,373 18.6%
Court 1,521 55.2%
R B Shanks 1,211 22.6%
Tpr C Shively 1,111 20.2%
R E Sanders 764 20.3%

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 Coles have a 34.4% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 119 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 47% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J P Coles include Reckless Driving (10 cases), Larceny / Theft (7 cases), Public Intoxication (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 Reckless Driving cases involving J P Coles in Roanoke City, 30.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Roanoke City.
Based on 7 Larceny / Theft cases involving J P Coles in Roanoke City, 28.6% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Roanoke City.
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. 119 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

34.4% of this officer's cases in Roanoke City are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.