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Charged after an arrest by A B Chance? 95.7% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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A B Chance
Prince William County
95.7%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
4.3%
Convicted
155
Cases
98th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
155 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in A B Chance's cases for your specific charge.

If A B Chance filed your case in Prince William County, here's what the data shows: 95.7% of their 155 cases were dismissed, and 4.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 98% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (62 cases, 100.0% dismissed), followed by Assault & Battery (38 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 155 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Prince William 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving A B Chance resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalWeapons Offense — 100.0% of 28 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 4 charges by case volume · Prince William County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 62 100.0%
Assault & Battery Guide 38 96.9%
Weapons Offense Guide 28 100.0%
Failure to Appear 11 55.6%
Kidnapping / Abduction 8 100.0%

Other Officers in Prince William County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C D Simmons 1,739 41.7%
M S Dean 1,720 36.9%
B T Pellath 1,247 41.6%
R Duncan 1,171 37.8%
A E Mellis 1,099 42.0%

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 A B Chance have a 95.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 155 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 98% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving A B Chance include Other (62 cases), Assault & Battery (38 cases), Weapons Offense (28 cases), Failure to Appear (11 cases), Kidnapping / Abduction (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 38 Assault & Battery cases involving A B Chance in Prince William County, 96.9% were dismissed. View full Assault & Battery outcomes for Prince William County.
Based on 28 Weapons Offense cases involving A B Chance in Prince William County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Prince William 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. 155 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

95.7% of this officer's cases in Prince William County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.