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Charged after an arrest by Trooper J Weast? 28.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 93% of Trooper J Weast's 574 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

Trooper J Weast
Montgomery County
28.8%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
71.2%
Convicted
574
Cases
358
Resolved here
37th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
574 cases · 2025

If Trooper J Weast filed your case in Montgomery County, here's what the data shows: of 574 cases filed, 358 reached an outcome — 28.8% were dismissed and 71.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 37% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (536 cases, 30.4% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (22 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 574 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: July 8, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 536 30.4%
Reckless Driving Guide 22 5.3%
Other 15 22.2%

Other Officers in Montgomery County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Trooper J Crewe 906 52.8%
Trooper Rd Alley 467 27.0%
Trooper J Simone 414 33.1%
Trooper Dt Perkins 390 48.7%
Officer D Hurley 389 26.1%

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 Trooper J Weast have a 28.8% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 574 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 37% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Trooper J Weast include Traffic Infraction (536 cases), Reckless Driving (22 cases), Other (15 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 22 Reckless Driving cases involving Trooper J Weast in Montgomery County, 19 reached an outcome and 5.3% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving 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. 574 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

28.8% of this officer's cases in Montgomery County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.