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J Shorter — Arlington County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 275 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by J Shorter? 42.7% of their cases were dismissed — above the Arlington County average.

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J Shorter
Arlington County
42.7%
Dismissed
56.4%
Convicted
275
Cases
65th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
275 cases · 2025
Based on 275 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Larceny / Theft 52.6% dismissed Public Intoxication 20.0% dismissed

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If J Shorter filed your case in Arlington County, here's what the data shows: 42.7% of their 275 cases were dismissed, and 56.4% resulted in conviction. That's near the Arlington County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 65% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (111 cases, 47.3% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (102 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 275 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Arlington 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 111 47.3%
Traffic Infraction 102 37.5%
Larceny / Theft Guide 27 52.6%
Public Intoxication Guide 13 20.0%

Other Officers in Arlington County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Trainer 913 19.6%
B Ciero 835 57.7%
G Seibert 770 35.4%
M Cymbalisty 711 32.3%
K Heath 709 34.1%

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 Shorter have a 42.7% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 275 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 65% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J Shorter include Other (111 cases), Traffic Infraction (102 cases), Larceny / Theft (27 cases), Public Intoxication (13 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 27 Larceny / Theft cases involving J Shorter in Arlington County, 52.6% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Arlington County.
Based on 13 Public Intoxication cases involving J Shorter in Arlington County, 20.0% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Arlington 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. 275 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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