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Joseph Wood — Albemarle County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 147 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Joseph Wood? 34.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 80% of Joseph Wood's 147 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 Wood
Albemarle County
34.5%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
65.5%
Convicted
147
Cases
49th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
147 cases · 2025
Based on 147 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Joseph Wood filed your case in Albemarle County, here's what the data shows: 34.5% of their 147 cases were dismissed, and 65.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 49% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (118 cases, 27.0% 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 147 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 118 27.0%
Other 20 52.9%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 66.7%

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 Joseph Wood have a 34.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 147 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 49% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Joseph Wood include Traffic Infraction (118 cases), Other (20 cases), Driving Suspended (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Driving Suspended cases involving Joseph Wood in Albemarle County, 66.7% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended 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. 147 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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