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Newport News · What happened in 89 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by J W Goodnight? 81.5% of their cases were dismissed — above the Newport News average.

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J W Goodnight
Newport News
81.5%
Dismissed
16.7%
Convicted
89
Cases
94th
Percentile
Top charge: Drug Possession
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
89 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 89 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Drug Possession 80.0% dismissed Weapons Offense 100.0% dismissed Obstruction 100.0% dismissed

Don't see your charge? Check your case

If J W Goodnight filed your case in Newport News, here's what the data shows: 81.5% of their 89 cases were dismissed, and 16.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Newport News average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 94% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Drug Possession (23 cases, 80.0% dismissed), followed by Weapons Offense (14 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 89 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession Guide 23 80.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 14 100.0%
Obstruction Guide 5 100.0%

Other Officers in Newport News

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Commonwealth Of Virginia 3,881 56.9%
C Mazzucca 992 49.7%
H Enslen 803 43.8%
Starzewski; Trp 802 19.5%
H Blanchard 753 16.9%

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 W Goodnight have a 81.5% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 89 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 94% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J W Goodnight include Drug Possession (23 cases), Weapons Offense (14 cases), Obstruction (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 23 Drug Possession cases involving J W Goodnight in Newport News, 80.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Newport News.
Based on 14 Weapons Offense cases involving J W Goodnight in Newport News, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense 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, 2023–2024. 89 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

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