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Charged after an arrest by Officer J Foster? 38.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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Officer J Foster
Bristol
38.9%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
61.1%
Convicted
104
Cases
58th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
104 cases · 2025

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If Officer J Foster filed your case in Bristol, here's what the data shows: 38.9% of their 104 cases were dismissed, and 61.1% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 58% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (67 cases, 35.9% dismissed), followed by Driving Suspended (9 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 104 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Bristol 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 67 35.9%
Driving Suspended Guide 9 37.5%
Other 9 75.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 6 16.7%

Other Officers in Bristol

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Sgt M W Edwards 813 23.5%
Officer D Clayman 611 21.6%
Officer A Loureiro 490 38.8%
Trooper R L Stiltner 474 25.3%
Officer T Gillespie 449 27.9%

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 Foster have a 38.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 104 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 58% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Officer J Foster include Traffic Infraction (67 cases), Driving Suspended (9 cases), Other (9 cases), Public Intoxication (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 9 Driving Suspended cases involving Officer J Foster in Bristol, 37.5% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Bristol.
Based on 6 Public Intoxication cases involving Officer J Foster in Bristol, 16.7% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Bristol.
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. 104 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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