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Charged after an arrest by J W Courtney? 50.8% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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J W Courtney
Stafford County
50.8%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
49.2%
Convicted
84
Cases
78th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
84 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

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

If J W Courtney filed your case in Stafford County, here's what the data shows: 50.8% of their 84 cases were dismissed, and 49.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 78% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (25 cases, 52.9% dismissed), followed by Other (17 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 84 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Stafford 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving J W Courtney resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalLarceny / Theft — 66.7% of 8 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 4 charges by case volume · Stafford County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 25 52.9%
Other 17 63.6%
Reckless Driving Guide 10 30.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 9 33.3%
Larceny / Theft Guide 8 66.7%
Assault & Battery Guide 7 16.7%

Other Officers in Stafford County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
S A Chambers 1,083 44.4%
K A Darling 926 41.5%
J E Alford 702 34.5%
D Johnson Jackson 506 34.8%
J C Julio 501 20.1%

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 W Courtney have a 50.8% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 84 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 78% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J W Courtney include Traffic Infraction (25 cases), Other (17 cases), Reckless Driving (10 cases), DUI / DWI (9 cases), Larceny / Theft (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 Reckless Driving cases involving J W Courtney in Stafford County, 30.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Stafford County.
Based on 9 DUI / DWI cases involving J W Courtney in Stafford County, 33.3% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Stafford 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. 84 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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