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Officer Ja Lawson — Montgomery County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 171 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Officer Ja Lawson? 29.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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Officer Ja Lawson
Montgomery County
29.8%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
69.5%
Convicted
171
Cases
39th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
171 cases · 2025
Based on 171 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Officer Ja Lawson's cases for your specific charge.

DUI / DWI 11.1% dismissed Public Intoxication 33.3% dismissed Reckless Driving 20.0% dismissed

If Officer Ja Lawson filed your case in Montgomery County, here's what the data shows: 29.8% of their 171 cases were dismissed, and 69.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 39% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (116 cases, 30.9% dismissed), followed by Other (21 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 171 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Montgomery 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 Officer Ja Lawson resolve, by charge

Public Intoxication 33.3% Reckless Driving 20.0% DUI / DWI 11.1%

Highest dismissalPublic Intoxication — 33.3% of 6 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 116 30.9%
Other 21 38.5%
DUI / DWI Guide 12 11.1%
Public Intoxication Guide 6 33.3%
Reckless Driving Guide 6 20.0%

Other Officers in Montgomery County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Trooper J Crewe 906 52.8%
Trooper J Weast 574 28.8%
Trooper Rd Alley 467 27.0%
Trooper J Simone 414 33.1%
Trooper Dt Perkins 390 48.7%

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 Officer Ja Lawson have a 29.8% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 171 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 39% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Officer Ja Lawson include Traffic Infraction (116 cases), Other (21 cases), DUI / DWI (12 cases), Public Intoxication (6 cases), Reckless Driving (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 12 DUI / DWI cases involving Officer Ja Lawson in Montgomery County, 11.1% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Montgomery County.
Based on 6 Public Intoxication cases involving Officer Ja Lawson in Montgomery County, 33.3% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Montgomery 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. 171 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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