Charged after an arrest by S J Jones? 23.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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S J Jones
Galax
23.4%
Dismissed
76.6%
Convicted
69
Cases
24th
Percentile
Top charge: Public Intoxication
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
69 cases · 2023–2024

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If S J Jones filed your case in Galax, here's what the data shows: 23.4% of their 69 cases were dismissed, and 76.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Galax average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 24% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Public Intoxication (13 cases, 0.0% dismissed), followed by Larceny / Theft (5 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 69 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Galax 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
Public Intoxication Guide 13 0.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 5 66.7%
Drug Possession Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Galax

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M D Tozzolo 803 30.7%
D D Alley 493 32.6%
T A Melton 453 30.0%
A S Bedsaul 415 8.7%
E Mata 399 35.4%

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 S J Jones have a 23.4% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 69 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 24% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S J Jones include Public Intoxication (13 cases), Larceny / Theft (5 cases), Drug Possession (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 13 Public Intoxication cases involving S J Jones in Galax, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Galax.
Based on 5 Larceny / Theft cases involving S J Jones in Galax, 66.7% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Galax.
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. 69 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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