What are the case outcomes for Fraud / Forgery in Arlington County?

Of 288 cases filed in Arlington County in 2025 (public records), 236 reached a dismissal, plea, verdict, or acquittal. Of those, 83.9% are dismissed, 15.7% result in conviction, and 0.4% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.3 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Fraud / Forgery in Arlington County?

The dismissal rate is 83.9% of the 236 cases that reached an outcome, out of 288 filed in 2025 (public court records). This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (cases dropped by the prosecutor).

How long does a Fraud / Forgery case take in Arlington County?

The median case takes 2.3 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.7 months, while the slowest 25% take 4.3 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Fraud / Forgery in Arlington County?

The conviction rate for Fraud / Forgery in Arlington County is 15.7% of the 236 cases that reached an outcome, out of 288 filed in 2025 (public court records). This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

What does the data show about charge reductions for Fraud / Forgery in Arlington County?

9.0% of Fraud / Forgery cases in Arlington County are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to False Identify Self To Law Enf.

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for Fraud / Forgery in Arlington County?

Fraud / Forgery cases in Arlington County are heard in General District Court (288 cases in 2025).

How does Arlington County compare to other courts for Fraud / Forgery?

Arlington County has a 83.9% dismissal rate for Fraud / Forgery. Visit the Fraud / Forgery overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

What does the sentencing data show for Fraud / Forgery in Arlington County?

For those convicted of Fraud / Forgery in Arlington County, the average sentence recorded is 6.1 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Fraud / Forgery in Arlington County, VA

Based on 288 public court records from 2025, Fraud / Forgery cases in Arlington County General District Court have a 83.9% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 72.2%), a 15.7% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 2.3 months.

Key takeaways

83.9% of Fraud / Forgery cases in Arlington County were dismissed or dropped in 2025, across 288 public court records (Virginia average: 72.2%).
15.7% resulted in conviction; 0.4% ended in acquittal.
9.0% were amended to a lesser charge, most often False Identify Self To Law Enf.
The median case resolved in 2.3 months; the slowest quarter took 4.3 months or more.

83.9%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 72.2% statewide

15.7%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 27.4% statewide

2.3 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

Of 288 General District Court cases in Arlington County filed in 2025, 236 ended in a dismissal, plea, verdict, or acquittal — the basis for the rates below. This is where most Fraud / Forgery cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

73.3%

15.7%

Dismissed by judge 10.6% (n=25) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 73.3% (n=173) Convicted 15.7% (n=37) Acquitted 0.4%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 73.3% of 236 resolved cases.

Source: 288 General District Court records, Arlington County, 2025. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Arlington County compares

Dismissal rates for Fraud / Forgery in this and peer jurisdictions, 2025. Peers are the highest-volume neighboring jurisdictions in the same region.

Arlington CountyThis page 83.9% 288 cases

Fairfax County 93.8% 1,762 cases Stafford County 80.3% 427 cases Loudoun County 81.4% 394 cases Prince William County 80.0% 379 cases

Statewide average 72.2% all Virginia

Click any peer for its full record. Bar lengths are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Filed in Arlington County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Sentencing When Convicted

6.1 months

Avg Sentence

4.1 months

Median Sentence

$833

Avg Fine

Charge Reductions

When the original charge is amended to a lesser offense, usually through negotiation between the attorney and prosecutor.

Exhibit · Charge-reduction patterns

9.0% of Fraud / Forgery cases
in Arlington County are reduced

26 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Fraud / Forgery False Identify Self To Law Enf

13 cases · 50.0% of reductions

Fraud / Forgery Petit Larceny

7 cases · 26.9% of reductions

Fraud / Forgery Affix Oth Signature-Malicious

1 cases · 3.8% of reductions

Case Duration

Time from filing to final disposition — half of cases resolve faster than the median.

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.7 months

Median 2.3 months

Slowest 25% 4.3 months

II Getting Help

Getting Help With a Fraud / Forgery Charge

Representation options in Arlington County.

If you cannot afford an attorney for a fraud / forgery charge, you may qualify for court-appointed counsel or a public defender. How Virginia's indigent-defense system works explains who qualifies and how representation is assigned in Arlington County. Defense attorneys who have appeared on fraud / forgery cases in Arlington County are listed below.

Defense Attorneys with Fraud / Forgery Cases in Arlington County

Attorneys whose primary jurisdiction is Arlington County and who appeared as defense counsel of record on Fraud / Forgery cases in 2025. Listed by case count.

Adam Hancock 37 of 356 total Harry Dennis 24 of 318 total Mark Thrash 17 of 409 total Clinton Shaw 8 of 95 total Bradley Haywood 5 of 103 total Rex Flynn 4 of 109 total Donna Murphy 3 of 51 total Thomas B Walsh 2 of 53 total

Counts are each attorney's full 2025 caseload statewide. Click any name for their jurisdiction + outcome breakdown.

All Virginia defense attorneys

Commonwealth's Attorney Office — Arlington County

2,468 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Arlington County Commonwealth's Attorney in 2025. Office-level data — direct-indictment rate, disposition mix, trial activity. View office records →

III Background

Arresting Officers — Dismissal Rates

Officers whose Fraud / Forgery arrests in Arlington County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

D Gilmore 100.0% 12 cases S Whalin 100.0% 13 cases G Khakhiashvili 91.7% 12 cases J Accardi 91.7% 12 cases R Williams 71.4% 21 cases

Ranking shows officers in this jurisdiction with the highest Fraud / Forgery dismissal rates (minimum 10 cases). Click any name for their full record.

All arresting officers in Arlington County

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your case.

Can a Fraud / Forgery charge be reduced to something lesser?

9.0% of Fraud / Forgery cases in Arlington County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to False Identify Self To Law Enf (13 cases), followed by Petit Larceny (7 cases). Whether a reduction is available depends on the specifics of the case and is typically negotiated between the defense attorney and the prosecutor.

How does Arlington County compare to other Virginia courts?

Arlington County has a 83.9% dismissal rate for Fraud / Forgery cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the Fraud / Forgery overview to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across every jurisdiction.

Where does this data come from and how often is it updated?

All figures on this page come from Virginia's public Case Information System (CIS) and District Court system, calendar year 2025 onward. See methodology for definitions, denominators, and known coverage gaps.

Cite this page

VirginiaCourtFile.com (2026). Fraud / Forgery Outcomes — Arlington County, Virginia. Based on 288 public court records, 2025; last updated July 8, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/fraud-forgery/arlington-county

Other Charges in Arlington County

Probation Violation

1,426 cases · 79.7% dismissed

Public Intoxication

997 cases · 49.4% dismissed

Larceny / Theft

841 cases · 65.1% dismissed

Reckless Driving

691 cases · 14.1% dismissed