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J R Melady — Staunton Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 161 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by J R Melady? 44.7% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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J R Melady
Staunton
44.7%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
55.3%
Convicted
161
Cases
69th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
161 cases · 2025
Based on 161 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If J R Melady filed your case in Staunton, here's what the data shows: 44.7% of their 161 cases were dismissed, and 55.3% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 69% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (102 cases, 27.3% dismissed), followed by Other (44 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 161 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Staunton 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 102 27.3%
Other 44 64.5%
Public Intoxication Guide 8 50.0%

Other Officers in Staunton

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Y S Kier 437 40.5%
Staunton General District 292 52.4%
A L Harris 281 35.7%
S P Wilder 257 45.5%
T W Pullin 241 36.7%

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 Melady have a 44.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 161 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 69% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J R Melady include Traffic Infraction (102 cases), Other (44 cases), Public Intoxication (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 8 Public Intoxication cases involving J R Melady in Staunton, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Staunton.
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. 161 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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