Charged after an arrest by James Snyder? 28.2% of their cases were dismissed.

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James Snyder
Augusta County
28.2%
Dismissed
71.8%
Convicted
265
Cases
34th
Percentile
Top charge: Reckless Driving
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
265 cases · 2023–2024

You were arrested by Officer James Snyder in Augusta County. Looking at his track record across 265 cases, your case has a 28.2% chance of being dismissed and a 71.8% chance of resulting in conviction. This dismissal rate is below Virginia's statewide average of 34.7%, meaning cases from this officer are dismissed less often than typical. He ranks in the bottom third of officers statewide, suggesting his cases move toward conviction at higher rates than his peers.

The vast majority of cases Officer Snyder files—259 out of 265—fall under "Other" charges, which means they don't fit into the most common felony or misdemeanor categories tracked separately. These miscellaneous charges have a 29% dismissal rate, roughly consistent with his overall pattern. Without knowing your specific charge, this is the baseline you're working with: cases from this officer tend to proceed to conviction more often than they get dismissed.

Based on 265 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Augusta County 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
Reckless Driving Guide 5 20.0%

Other Officers in Augusta County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Shamica Spears 3,157 34.4%
Aaron Will 2,015 27.0%
Cody Stroop 1,298 40.9%
Augusta General District Court 1,287 52.4%
Vsp Brill 1,202 31.5%

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 Snyder have a 28.2% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 265 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 34% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving James Snyder include Reckless Driving (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Reckless Driving cases involving James Snyder in Augusta County, 20.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Augusta 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, 2023–2024. 265 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

28.2% of this officer's cases in Augusta County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.