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James Fink — Albemarle County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 36 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by James Fink? 24.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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James Fink
Albemarle County
24.1%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
72.4%
Convicted
36
Cases
27th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
36 cases · 2025
Based on 36 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If James Fink filed your case in Albemarle County, here's what the data shows: 24.1% of their 36 cases were dismissed, and 72.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 27% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (22 cases, 33.3% dismissed), followed by Other (6 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 36 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Albemarle 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 22 33.3%
Other 6 0.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 6 0.0%

Other Officers in Albemarle County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
John Vanwitzenburg 523 41.6%
Trooper Ta Schurr 482 37.4%
David Huffman 383 45.7%
Trooper Stagner 376 37.9%
Trooper Gd Mccoy 367 42.5%

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 James Fink have a 24.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 36 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 27% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving James Fink include Traffic Infraction (22 cases), Other (6 cases), Reckless Driving (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 Reckless Driving cases involving James Fink in Albemarle County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Albemarle 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. 36 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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