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L Paul James — Lee County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 351 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by L Paul James? 27.0% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 93% of L Paul James's 351 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.

L Paul James
Lee County
27.0%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
72.3%
Convicted
351
Cases
33th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
351 cases · 2025
Based on 351 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If L Paul James filed your case in Lee County, here's what the data shows: 27.0% of their 351 cases were dismissed, and 72.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 33% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (328 cases, 25.6% dismissed), followed by Other (17 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 351 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Lee 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 328 25.6%
Other 17 57.1%

Other Officers in Lee County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Michael Allen 347 27.5%
Wes Williams 210 31.7%
Nate Chester 174 21.4%
R F Giles 169 19.8%
Michael Munsey 155 21.7%

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 L Paul James have a 27.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 351 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 33% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving L Paul James include Traffic Infraction (328 cases), Other (17 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 351 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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