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J Scott — Portsmouth Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 93 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by J Scott? 56.1% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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J Scott
Portsmouth
56.1%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
43.9%
Convicted
93
Cases
83th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
93 cases · 2025
Based on 93 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Assault & Battery 100.0% dismissed Larceny / Theft 60.0% dismissed Trespassing 100.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 0.0% dismissed

If J Scott filed your case in Portsmouth, here's what the data shows: 56.1% of their 93 cases were dismissed, and 43.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 83% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (24 cases, 43.8% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (13 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 93 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Portsmouth 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 Scott resolve, by charge

Assault & Battery 100.0% Trespassing 100.0% Larceny / Theft 60.0% DUI / DWI 0.0%

Highest dismissalAssault & Battery — 100.0% of 9 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 4 charges by case volume · Portsmouth · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 24 43.8%
Traffic Infraction 13 18.2%
Assault & Battery Guide 9 100.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 9 60.0%
Trespassing Guide 8 100.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Portsmouth

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
D Long 1,066 13.3%
F Pulleyiii 836 24.5%
A Dorr 677 21.2%
E Barnes 370 18.9%
J Robinson 367 17.1%

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 Scott have a 56.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 93 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 83% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J Scott include Other (24 cases), Traffic Infraction (13 cases), Assault & Battery (9 cases), Larceny / Theft (9 cases), Trespassing (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 9 Assault & Battery cases involving J Scott in Portsmouth, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Assault & Battery outcomes for Portsmouth.
Based on 9 Larceny / Theft cases involving J Scott in Portsmouth, 60.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Portsmouth.
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. 93 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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