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Charged after an arrest by J W Farrar? 17.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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J W Farrar
Lynchburg
17.4%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
80.7%
Convicted
654
Cases
16th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
654 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

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

If J W Farrar filed your case in Lynchburg, here's what the data shows: 17.4% of their 654 cases were dismissed, and 80.7% 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 (489 cases, 17.2% dismissed), followed by Other (112 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 654 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Lynchburg 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 Farrar resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalDriving Suspended — 25.0% of 8 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Lynchburg · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 489 17.2%
Other 112 21.6%
Reckless Driving Guide 30 10.7%
DUI / DWI Guide 11 10.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 8 25.0%

Other Officers in Lynchburg

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M D Bauserman 906 18.3%
Lynchburg General District Ct 829 47.2%
B A Orrock 390 27.6%
M S Dondero 343 25.6%
A L Tosh 342 12.7%

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 Farrar have a 17.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 654 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 W Farrar include Traffic Infraction (489 cases), Other (112 cases), Reckless Driving (30 cases), DUI / DWI (11 cases), Driving Suspended (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 30 Reckless Driving cases involving J W Farrar in Lynchburg, 10.7% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Lynchburg.
Based on 11 DUI / DWI cases involving J W Farrar in Lynchburg, 10.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Lynchburg.
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. 654 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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