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Charged after an arrest by J S Hanko? 34.2% of their cases were dismissed.

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J S Hanko
Chesterfield County
34.2%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
62.3%
Convicted
193
Cases
49th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
193 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in J S Hanko's cases for your specific charge.

If J S Hanko filed your case in Chesterfield County, here's what the data shows: 34.2% of their 193 cases were dismissed, and 62.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 49% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (67 cases, 42.0% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (56 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 193 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Chesterfield 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving J S Hanko resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalFailure to Appear — 70.0% of 15 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 67 42.0%
Traffic Infraction 56 22.9%
Drug Possession Guide 15 42.9%
Failure to Appear 15 70.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 15 35.7%
Driving Suspended Guide 7 0.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Chesterfield County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
P M Bishop 1,246 11.2%
A L Coe 1,169 17.7%
W C Warriner 1,127 29.9%
S A Phillips 1,112 26.2%
S Scott 1,010 21.6%

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 Hanko have a 34.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 193 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 49% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J S Hanko include Other (67 cases), Traffic Infraction (56 cases), Drug Possession (15 cases), Failure to Appear (15 cases), Larceny / Theft (15 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 15 Drug Possession cases involving J S Hanko in Chesterfield County, 42.9% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Chesterfield County.
Based on 15 Failure to Appear cases involving J S Hanko in Chesterfield County, 70.0% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Chesterfield 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. 193 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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