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J S Gomes — Hanover County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 59 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by J S Gomes? 20.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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J S Gomes
Hanover County
20.8%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
71.7%
Convicted
59
Cases
21th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
59 cases · 2025
Based on 59 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If J S Gomes filed your case in Hanover County, here's what the data shows: 20.8% of their 59 cases were dismissed, and 71.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 21% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (33 cases, 21.9% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (15 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 59 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Hanover 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 33 21.9%
Traffic Infraction 15 30.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 7 14.3%

Other Officers in Hanover County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
G Stephenson 985 6.6%
J. L. Luck 430 28.8%
J Moore 405 12.2%
G Zaki 404 11.9%
V.R. Purchase 386 20.5%

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 S Gomes have a 20.8% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 59 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 21% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J S Gomes include Other (33 cases), Traffic Infraction (15 cases), Reckless Driving (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 7 Reckless Driving cases involving J S Gomes in Hanover County, 14.3% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Hanover 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. 59 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

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