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James Whetsel — Albemarle County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 40 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by James Whetsel? 35.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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James Whetsel
Albemarle County
35.7%
Dismissed
64.3%
Convicted
40
Cases
51th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
40 cases · 2025
Based on 40 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If James Whetsel filed your case in Albemarle County, here's what the data shows: 35.7% of their 40 cases were dismissed, and 64.3% resulted in conviction. That's near the Albemarle County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 51% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (25 cases, 29.4% dismissed), followed by Other (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 40 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 25 29.4%
Other 8 50.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 6 33.3%

Other Officers in Albemarle County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Trooper Ta Schurr 482 37.5%
John Vanwitzenburg 417 40.9%
David Huffman 379 46.2%
Trooper Stagner 369 38.4%
Trooper Gd Mccoy 366 42.4%

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 Whetsel have a 35.7% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 40 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 51% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving James Whetsel include Traffic Infraction (25 cases), Other (8 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 Whetsel in Albemarle County, 33.3% 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. 40 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

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