Charged after an arrest by Trooper Jl Hale? 10.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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Trooper Jl Hale
Montgomery County
10.8%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
89.2%
Convicted
160
Cases
8th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
160 cases · 2025

If Trooper Jl Hale filed your case in Montgomery County, here's what the data shows: 10.8% of their 160 cases were dismissed, and 89.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 8% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (83 cases, 15.3% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (39 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 160 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 83 15.3%
Reckless Driving Guide 39 2.7%
Other 31 14.3%

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%

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 Jl Hale have a 10.8% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 160 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 8% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Trooper Jl Hale include Traffic Infraction (83 cases), Reckless Driving (39 cases), Other (31 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 39 Reckless Driving cases involving Trooper Jl Hale in Montgomery County, 2.7% 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. 160 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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