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Charged after an arrest by W J Newton? 55.2% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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W J Newton
Stafford County
55.2%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
37.9%
Convicted
38
Cases
29
Resolved here
82th
Percentile
Top charge: Larceny / Theft
38 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in W J Newton's cases for your specific charge.

If W J Newton filed your case in Stafford County, here's what the data shows: of 38 cases filed, 29 reached an outcome — 55.2% were dismissed and 37.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 82% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Larceny / Theft (9 cases, 83.3% dismissed), followed by Fraud / Forgery (8 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 38 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Stafford 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving W J Newton resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalFraud / Forgery — 87.5% of 8 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Larceny / Theft Guide 9 83.3%
Fraud / Forgery Guide 8 87.5%
Public Intoxication Guide 6 50.0%
Traffic Infraction 5 20.0%

Other Officers in Stafford County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
S A Chambers 1,083 44.4%
K A Darling 926 41.5%
J E Alford 702 34.5%
D Johnson Jackson 506 34.8%
J C Julio 501 20.1%

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 W J Newton have a 55.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 38 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 82% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving W J Newton include Larceny / Theft (9 cases), Fraud / Forgery (8 cases), Public Intoxication (6 cases), Traffic Infraction (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 9 Larceny / Theft cases involving W J Newton in Stafford County, 6 reached an outcome and 83.3% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Stafford County.
Of 8 Fraud / Forgery cases involving W J Newton in Stafford County, 8 reached an outcome and 87.5% were dismissed. View full Fraud / Forgery outcomes for Stafford 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. 38 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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