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J W Harris

Buchanan County · What happened in 696 cases involving this officer

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

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J W Harris
Buchanan County
17.3%
Dismissed
80.0%
Convicted
696
Cases
14th
Percentile
Top charge: Driving Suspended
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
696 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 696 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Driving Suspended 12.5% dismissed DUI / DWI 0.0% dismissed Reckless Driving 14.3% dismissed

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If J W Harris filed your case in Buchanan County, here's what the data shows: 17.3% of their 696 cases were dismissed, and 80.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Buchanan County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 14% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Driving Suspended (33 cases, 12.5% dismissed), followed by DUI / DWI (10 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 696 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Buchanan County 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
Driving Suspended Guide 33 12.5%
DUI / DWI Guide 10 0.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 7 14.3%

Other Officers in Buchanan County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
The Court 1,260 86.1%
C Chapman 847 24.2%
C J; Tpr Burkes 446 25.8%
D W Billiter 422 26.8%
J N; Tpr Looney 392 19.6%

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 Harris have a 17.3% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 696 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 14% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J W Harris include Driving Suspended (33 cases), DUI / DWI (10 cases), Reckless Driving (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 33 Driving Suspended cases involving J W Harris in Buchanan County, 12.5% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Buchanan County.
Based on 10 DUI / DWI cases involving J W Harris in Buchanan County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Buchanan 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, 2023–2024. 696 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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