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Officer J Best

Halifax County · What happened in 335 cases involving this officer

Officer J Best
Halifax County
7.8%
Dismissed
91.4%
Convicted
335
Cases
4th
Percentile
Top charge: Weapons Offense
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
335 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by Officer J Best? 7.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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Weapons Offense 40.0% dismissed Larceny / Theft 25.0% dismissed

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If Officer J Best filed your case in Halifax County, here's what the data shows: 7.8% of their 335 cases were dismissed, and 91.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Halifax County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 4% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Weapons Offense (6 cases, 40.0% dismissed), followed by Larceny / Theft (6 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 335 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Halifax County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Weapons Offense Guide 6 40.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 6 25.0%

Other Officers in Halifax County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Trooper R L Compton 1,263 9.7%
Trooper S T Comer 1,166 15.6%
Officer S Dyer 748 9.0%
Officer J S Eanes 718 10.0%
Trooper J Throckmorton 684 9.8%

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 Officer J Best have a 7.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 335 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 4% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Officer J Best include Weapons Offense (6 cases), Larceny / Theft (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 Weapons Offense cases involving Officer J Best in Halifax County, 40.0% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Halifax County.
Based on 6 Larceny / Theft cases involving Officer J Best in Halifax County, 25.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Halifax 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, 2023–2024. 335 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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