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J Palanchi

Richmond City · What happened in 145 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by J Palanchi? 32.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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J Palanchi
Richmond City
32.1%
Dismissed
63.2%
Convicted
145
Cases
42th
Percentile
Top charge: DUI / DWI
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
145 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 145 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

You were arrested by J Palanchi in Richmond City, where cases follow an independent court system separate from surrounding counties. Looking at the broader pattern, Palanchi's dismissal rate of 32.1% is slightly below Virginia's statewide average of 34.7%, and he falls at the 42nd percentile among comparable officers—meaning about 58% of officers have higher dismissal rates. With a 63.2% conviction rate, cases filed by this officer move toward conviction more often than the state average would suggest, though not dramatically so.

The majority of Palanchi's arrests—128 out of 145—fall under "Other" charges, which have a 32.1% dismissal rate. The remaining 13 cases were DUI/DWI arrests, and notably, none of those resulted in dismissal. If you were arrested for DUI/DWI by this officer, you're facing a charge type with a zero dismissal rate in his record. For other charge types, the dismissal odds are closer to one in three.

Based on 145 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Richmond 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
DUI / DWI Guide 13 0.0%

Other Officers in Richmond City

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
E Marshall 4,765 59.7%
R Jamison 2,824 53.8%
Commonwealth Of Virginia 2,311 68.0%
S Sharpe 1,261 30.1%
S Hines 1,134 46.2%

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 Palanchi have a 32.1% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 145 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 42% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J Palanchi include DUI / DWI (13 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 13 DUI / DWI cases involving J Palanchi in Richmond City, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Richmond 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. 145 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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