What is the case dismissal rate for cases involving J R Cornelius?

Cases involving J R Cornelius have a 29.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 74 resolved cases of 116 from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 39% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.

What types of charges appear in J R Cornelius's case records?

The most common charges in cases involving J R Cornelius include Other, Drug Possession, Public Intoxication, based on public court records.

What happens with Drug Possession cases involving J R Cornelius in Lynchburg?

Of 14 Drug Possession cases involving J R Cornelius in Lynchburg, 6 reached an outcome; 16.7% of those were dismissed. View the full Drug Possession outcomes for Lynchburg at virginiacourtfile.com.

What happens with Public Intoxication cases involving J R Cornelius in Lynchburg?

Of 14 Public Intoxication cases involving J R Cornelius in Lynchburg, 12 reached an outcome; 25.0% of those were dismissed. View the full Public Intoxication outcomes for Lynchburg at virginiacourtfile.com.

J R Cornelius — Lynchburg

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Charged after an arrest by J R Cornelius? 29.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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J R Cornelius

Lynchburg

29.7%

Dismissed

▼ vs 40.5% statewide

68.9%

Convicted

116

Cases

74

Resolved here

39th

Percentile

Top charge: Other

116 cases · 2025

Based on 116 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in J R Cornelius's cases for your specific charge.

Drug Possession 16.7% dismissed Public Intoxication 25.0% dismissed Assault & Battery 40.0% dismissed Disorderly Conduct 40.0% dismissed Trespassing 0.0% dismissed

If J R Cornelius filed your case in Lynchburg, here's what the data shows: of 116 cases filed, 74 reached an outcome — 29.7% were dismissed and 68.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 39% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (36 cases, 47.4% dismissed), followed by Drug Possession (14 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 116 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Lynchburg 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving J R Cornelius resolve, by charge

Assault & Battery 40.0% Disorderly Conduct 40.0% Public Intoxication 25.0% Drug Possession 16.7% Trespassing 0.0%

Highest dismissalAssault & Battery — 40.0% of 5 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 5 charges by case volume · Lynchburg · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge	Cases	Dismissal Rate
Other	36	47.4%
Drug Possession Guide	14	16.7%
Public Intoxication Guide	14	25.0%
Assault & Battery Guide	9	40.0%
Traffic Infraction	9	0.0%
Disorderly Conduct	7	40.0%
Trespassing Guide	7	0.0%

Other Officers in Lynchburg

Officer	Cases	Dismissal Rate
M D Bauserman	906	18.3%
Lynchburg General District Ct	829	47.2%
J W Farrar	654	17.4%
B A Orrock	390	27.6%
M S Dondero	343	25.6%

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 R Cornelius have a 29.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 116 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 39% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.

The most common charges in cases involving J R Cornelius include Other (36 cases), Drug Possession (14 cases), Public Intoxication (14 cases), Assault & Battery (9 cases), Traffic Infraction (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.

Of 14 Drug Possession cases involving J R Cornelius in Lynchburg, 6 reached an outcome and 16.7% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Lynchburg.

Of 14 Public Intoxication cases involving J R Cornelius in Lynchburg, 12 reached an outcome and 25.0% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Lynchburg.

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. 116 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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