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Charged after an arrest by J; Vsp Byrd? 29.2% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 85% of J; Vsp Byrd's 501 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; Vsp Byrd
Tazewell County
29.2%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
68.5%
Convicted
501
Cases
343
Resolved here
38th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
501 cases · 2025

If J; Vsp Byrd filed your case in Tazewell County, here's what the data shows: of 501 cases filed, 343 reached an outcome — 29.2% were dismissed and 68.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 38% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (425 cases, 29.9% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (49 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 501 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Tazewell County 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 425 29.9%
Reckless Driving Guide 49 23.4%
Other 22 30.8%

Other Officers in Tazewell County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
T; Vsp Keene 602 21.9%
T; Vsp Parker 514 25.5%
G; Vsp Reynolds 489 24.6%
J; Vsp Hackney 333 34.5%
M; Vsp Nelson 327 32.2%

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; Vsp Byrd have a 29.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 501 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 38% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J; Vsp Byrd include Traffic Infraction (425 cases), Reckless Driving (49 cases), Other (22 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 49 Reckless Driving cases involving J; Vsp Byrd in Tazewell County, 47 reached an outcome and 23.4% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Tazewell 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. 501 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

29.2% of this officer's cases in Tazewell County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.