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Charged after an arrest by A Bowers? 32.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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A Bowers
Arlington County
32.7%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
65.3%
Convicted
58
Cases
45th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
58 cases · 2025

If A Bowers filed your case in Arlington County, here's what the data shows: 32.7% of their 58 cases were dismissed, and 65.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 45% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (35 cases, 18.2% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (19 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 58 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Arlington 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
Other 35 18.2%
Traffic Infraction 19 61.5%

Other Officers in Arlington County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Trainer 983 20.1%
B Ciero 961 56.3%
G Seibert 857 35.5%
K Heath 772 34.6%
M Cymbalisty 757 30.6%

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 Bowers have a 32.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 58 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 45% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving A Bowers include Other (35 cases), Traffic Infraction (19 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 58 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

32.7% of this officer's cases in Arlington County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.