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Charged after an arrest by Justin R Smith? 32.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 89% of Justin R Smith's 1,334 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.

Justin R Smith
Northampton County
32.3%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
67.7%
Convicted
1,334
Cases
626
Resolved here
45th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
1,334 cases · 2025

If Justin R Smith filed your case in Northampton County, here's what the data shows: of 1,334 cases filed, 626 reached an outcome — 32.3% were dismissed and 67.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 45% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (1,186 cases, 34.8% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (133 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 1,334 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Northampton County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: July 8, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 1,186 34.8%
Reckless Driving Guide 133 25.2%
Other 12 11.1%

Other Officers in Northampton County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
David Wayne Hall 3,105 23.1%
Anthony Owens 2,111 19.6%
Jerry K Brady 1,803 59.3%
Davonte J Cobb 1,668 18.0%
Tyler Hinman 1,124 23.1%

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 Justin R Smith have a 32.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 1,334 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 45% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Justin R Smith include Traffic Infraction (1,186 cases), Reckless Driving (133 cases), Other (12 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 133 Reckless Driving cases involving Justin R Smith in Northampton County, 131 reached an outcome and 25.2% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Northampton 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. 1,334 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

32.3% of this officer's cases in Northampton County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.