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J Shepherd

Washington County · What happened in 10,309 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by J Shepherd? 16.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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J Shepherd
Washington County
16.9%
Dismissed
82.9%
Convicted
10,309
Cases
14th
Percentile
Top charge: Reckless Driving
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
10,309 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 10,309 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Reckless Driving 6.5% dismissed Driving Suspended 20.0% dismissed

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You were arrested by J Shepherd in Washington County, and the numbers suggest you're facing an uphill battle. Shepherd dismisses cases at a 16.9% rate—less than half Virginia's statewide average of 34.7%. This puts Shepherd in the bottom 13.6% of all officers statewide. That 17.8 percentage point gap below the state average means cases filed by this officer are significantly less likely to get dropped than those from a typical Virginia officer. Your conviction rate under Shepherd is 82.9%, which is well above average. The pattern suggests Shepherd builds stronger cases or pursues charges more selectively than peers.

Shepherd's vast majority of arrests fall under "Other" charges—10,301 of 10,309 cases—which carry the same 16.9% dismissal rate as the overall pattern. Without knowing your specific charge type, understand that dismissals are rare in Shepherd's cases across the board. The data shows this is consistent across her work, not dependent on charge category.

Based on 10,309 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Washington County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Reckless Driving Guide 31 6.5%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 20.0%

Other Officers in Washington County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
D Clayman 5,206 16.1%
T Chapman 1,653 19.4%
J Burton 1,151 19.9%
C Pilkenton 993 61.5%
B Stainker 916 31.1%

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 Shepherd have a 16.9% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 10,309 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 14% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J Shepherd include Reckless Driving (31 cases), Driving Suspended (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 31 Reckless Driving cases involving J Shepherd in Washington County, 6.5% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Washington County.
Based on 5 Driving Suspended cases involving J Shepherd in Washington County, 20.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Washington 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, 2023–2024. 10,309 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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