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Charged after an arrest by J W Montgomery? 58.7% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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J W Montgomery
Henrico County
58.7%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
39.1%
Convicted
64
Cases
85th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
64 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

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

If J W Montgomery filed your case in Henrico County, here's what the data shows: 58.7% of their 64 cases were dismissed, and 39.1% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 85% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (27 cases, 73.9% dismissed), followed by Drug Possession (13 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 64 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Henrico 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 Montgomery resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalObstruction — 100.0% of 5 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 27 73.9%
Drug Possession Guide 13 0.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 8 0.0%
Obstruction Guide 5 100.0%

Other Officers in Henrico County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M P Sawyer 1,577 22.9%
L C Jones 1,325 26.7%
T W Holmes 1,324 40.0%
T L Kennedy 1,061 21.6%
H E Mitchell 1,055 21.6%

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 Montgomery have a 58.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 64 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 85% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J W Montgomery include Other (27 cases), Drug Possession (13 cases), DUI / DWI (8 cases), Obstruction (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 13 Drug Possession cases involving J W Montgomery in Henrico County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Henrico County.
Based on 8 DUI / DWI cases involving J W Montgomery in Henrico County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Henrico 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. 64 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

58.7% of this officer's cases in Henrico County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.