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Charged after an arrest by N J Amato? 49.0% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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N J Amato
Stafford County
49.0%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
49.7%
Convicted
210
Cases
76th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
210 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in N J Amato's cases for your specific charge.

If N J Amato filed your case in Stafford County, here's what the data shows: 49.0% of their 210 cases were dismissed, and 49.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 76% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (78 cases, 32.1% dismissed), followed by Other (71 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 210 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Stafford 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 N J Amato resolve, by charge

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

Top 5 charges by case volume · Stafford County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 78 32.1%
Other 71 66.7%
DUI / DWI Guide 12 18.2%
Larceny / Theft Guide 8 37.5%
Public Intoxication Guide 6 50.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 40.0%
Property Destruction 5 100.0%

Other Officers in Stafford County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
S A Chambers 1,083 44.4%
K A Darling 926 41.5%
J E Alford 702 34.5%
D Johnson Jackson 506 34.8%
J C Julio 501 20.1%

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 N J Amato have a 49.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 210 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 76% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving N J Amato include Traffic Infraction (78 cases), Other (71 cases), DUI / DWI (12 cases), Larceny / Theft (8 cases), Public Intoxication (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 12 DUI / DWI cases involving N J Amato in Stafford County, 18.2% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Stafford County.
Based on 8 Larceny / Theft cases involving N J Amato in Stafford County, 37.5% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Stafford 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. 210 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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