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J Smith — Newport News Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 135 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by J Smith? 17.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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J Smith
Newport News
17.3%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
82.7%
Convicted
135
Cases
81
Resolved here
16th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
135 cases · 2025
Based on 135 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If J Smith filed your case in Newport News, here's what the data shows: of 135 cases filed, 81 reached an outcome — 17.3% were dismissed and 82.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 16% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (107 cases, 12.1% dismissed), followed by Other (18 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 135 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Newport News District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: July 8, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 107 12.1%
Other 18 38.5%
Reckless Driving Guide 8 12.5%

Other Officers in Newport News

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
A Sutton 886 66.8%
B Guifarro 489 33.2%
B Pitts 463 32.4%
K Tully 434 37.2%
A Baker 356 1.3%

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 Smith have a 17.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 135 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 16% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J Smith include Traffic Infraction (107 cases), Other (18 cases), Reckless Driving (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 8 Reckless Driving cases involving J Smith in Newport News, 8 reached an outcome and 12.5% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Newport News.
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. 135 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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