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Charged after an arrest by J; Sgt Hill? 16.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 89% of J; Sgt Hill's 155 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

J; Sgt Hill
Mathews County
16.7%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
83.3%
Convicted
155
Cases
15th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
155 cases · 2025

If J; Sgt Hill filed your case in Mathews County, here's what the data shows: 16.7% of their 155 cases were dismissed, and 83.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 15% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (138 cases, 11.1% dismissed), followed by Other (6 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 155 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Mathews 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
Traffic Infraction 138 11.1%
Other 6 66.7%

Other Officers in Mathews County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C M; Dep Lawson 409 22.4%
G; Dep Coons 97 13.5%
B; Off Dagliano 86 25.0%
M S; Tpr Ward 72 12.2%
K; Dep Bujarski 63 11.1%

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; Sgt Hill have a 16.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 155 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 15% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J; Sgt Hill include Traffic Infraction (138 cases), Other (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 155 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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