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Charged after an arrest by J W Owen? 50.0% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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J W Owen
Lynchburg
50.0%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
0.0%
Convicted
26
Cases
76th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
26 cases · 2025

If J W Owen filed your case in Lynchburg, here's what the data shows: 50.0% of their 26 cases were dismissed, and 0.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 76% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (11 cases, 0.0% dismissed), followed by Weapons Offense (8 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 26 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 11 0.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 8 100.0%

Other Officers in Lynchburg

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M D Bauserman 906 18.3%
Lynchburg General District Ct 829 47.2%
J W Farrar 654 17.4%
B A Orrock 390 27.6%
M S Dondero 343 25.6%

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 Owen have a 50.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 26 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 76% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J W Owen include Other (11 cases), Weapons Offense (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 8 Weapons Offense cases involving J W Owen in Lynchburg, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense 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. 26 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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