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Charged after an arrest by Lane? 54.1% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Lane
Washington County
54.1%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
45.9%
Convicted
134
Cases
81th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
134 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

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

If Lane filed your case in Washington County, here's what the data shows: 54.1% of their 134 cases were dismissed, and 45.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 81% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (74 cases, 51.7% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (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 134 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Washington 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving Lane resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalWeapons Offense — 100.0% of 5 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Washington County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 74 51.7%
Traffic Infraction 17 28.6%
Drug Possession Guide 15 75.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 5 50.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 5 100.0%

Other Officers in Washington County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Shepherd 5,003 17.9%
J Burton 845 20.7%
Combs 834 15.9%
T Chapman 621 23.0%
B Stainker 484 26.5%

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 Lane have a 54.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 134 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 81% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Lane include Other (74 cases), Traffic Infraction (17 cases), Drug Possession (15 cases), Larceny / Theft (5 cases), Weapons Offense (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 15 Drug Possession cases involving Lane in Washington County, 75.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Washington County.
Based on 5 Larceny / Theft cases involving Lane in Washington County, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Washington 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. 134 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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