J W Taylor
Newport News
70.2%
Dismissed
26.3%
Convicted
88
Cases
90th
Percentile
Top charge: Drug Possession
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
88 cases · 2023–2024

Charged after an arrest by J W Taylor? 70.2% of their cases were dismissed — above the Newport News average.

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If J W Taylor filed your case in Newport News, here's what the data shows: 70.2% of their 88 cases were dismissed, and 26.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Newport News average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 90% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Drug Possession (28 cases, 40.0% dismissed), followed by Weapons Offense (22 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 88 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 28 40.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 22 73.3%

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%

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 Taylor have a 70.2% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 88 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 90% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J W Taylor include Drug Possession (28 cases), Weapons Offense (22 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 28 Drug Possession cases involving J W Taylor in Newport News, 40.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Newport News.
Based on 22 Weapons Offense cases involving J W Taylor in Newport News, 73.3% 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. 88 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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