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Joseph — Orange County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 207 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Joseph? 4.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 88% of Joseph's 207 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

Joseph
Orange County
4.1%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
95.9%
Convicted
207
Cases
3th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
207 cases · 2025
Based on 207 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Joseph filed your case in Orange County, here's what the data shows: 4.1% of their 207 cases were dismissed, and 95.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 3% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (183 cases, 5.3% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (15 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 207 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Orange 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 183 5.3%
Reckless Driving Guide 15 0.0%
Other 7 0.0%

Other Officers in Orange County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
S Schirtzinger 842 12.4%
B G. Little 837 10.7%
C Padot 467 7.2%
A Branham 426 22.1%
M Yowell 410 9.2%

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 Joseph have a 4.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 207 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 3% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Joseph include Traffic Infraction (183 cases), Reckless Driving (15 cases), Other (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 15 Reckless Driving cases involving Joseph in Orange County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Orange 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. 207 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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