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Joel Hernandez — Martinsville Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 150 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Joel Hernandez? 33.6% of their cases were dismissed.

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Joel Hernandez
Martinsville
33.6%
Dismissed
66.4%
Convicted
150
Cases
48th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
150 cases · 2025
Based on 150 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Joel Hernandez's cases for your specific charge.

Driving Suspended 20.0% dismissed Reckless Driving 50.0% dismissed

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If Joel Hernandez filed your case in Martinsville, here's what the data shows: 33.6% of their 150 cases were dismissed, and 66.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Martinsville average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 48% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (109 cases, 36.6% dismissed), followed by Other (20 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 150 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Martinsville 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 109 36.6%
Other 20 16.7%
Driving Suspended Guide 12 20.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 9 50.0%

Other Officers in Martinsville

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Christopher Brian Bell 267 29.5%
Cody Blake Summers 183 26.3%
Justin Havens 176 29.3%
Christopher Astin 160 40.8%
Jessica Moran 155 28.5%

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 Joel Hernandez have a 33.6% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 150 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 48% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Joel Hernandez include Traffic Infraction (109 cases), Other (20 cases), Driving Suspended (12 cases), Reckless Driving (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 12 Driving Suspended cases involving Joel Hernandez in Martinsville, 20.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Martinsville.
Based on 9 Reckless Driving cases involving Joel Hernandez in Martinsville, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Martinsville.
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. 150 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

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