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J W Hensell — Waynesboro Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 205 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by J W Hensell? 25.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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J W Hensell
Waynesboro
25.8%
Dismissed
74.2%
Convicted
205
Cases
31th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
205 cases · 2025
Based on 205 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Drug Possession 0.0% dismissed Public Intoxication 0.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 0.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 50.0% dismissed Larceny / Theft 0.0% dismissed Obstruction 50.0% dismissed

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If J W Hensell filed your case in Waynesboro, here's what the data shows: 25.8% of their 205 cases were dismissed, and 74.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Waynesboro average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 31% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (118 cases, 16.5% dismissed), followed by Other (32 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 205 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Waynesboro 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 118 16.5%
Other 32 70.0%
Drug Possession Guide 10 0.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 9 0.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 8 0.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 8 50.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 6 0.0%
Obstruction Guide 5 50.0%

Other Officers in Waynesboro

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
R G Dean 239 22.8%
H A Cook 156 31.6%
S A Collins 127 33.3%
B P Mawyer 93 33.3%
Dean 87 25.5%

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 Hensell have a 25.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 205 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 31% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J W Hensell include Traffic Infraction (118 cases), Other (32 cases), Drug Possession (10 cases), Public Intoxication (9 cases), DUI / DWI (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 Drug Possession cases involving J W Hensell in Waynesboro, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Waynesboro.
Based on 9 Public Intoxication cases involving J W Hensell in Waynesboro, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Waynesboro.
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. 205 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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