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Charged after an arrest by A Cerna? 51.8% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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A Cerna
Fairfax County
51.8%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
47.6%
Convicted
236
Cases
79th
Percentile
Top charge: Larceny / Theft
236 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

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

If A Cerna filed your case in Fairfax County, here's what the data shows: 51.8% of their 236 cases were dismissed, and 47.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 79% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Larceny / Theft (180 cases, 47.8% dismissed), followed by Other (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 236 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Fairfax 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 Cerna resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalBurglary / B&E — 100.0% of 6 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 5 charges by case volume · Fairfax County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Larceny / Theft Guide 180 47.8%
Other 19 81.8%
Trespassing Guide 12 28.6%
Burglary / B&E Guide 6 100.0%
Assault & Battery Guide 5 75.0%
Drug Possession Guide 5 66.7%

Other Officers in Fairfax County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C S Chessnoe 5,023 47.5%
S Faett 4,036 99.9%
R C Silva 1,719 100.0%
A L Mcinnes 1,481 26.0%
B A Hungarter 1,267 27.3%

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 Cerna have a 51.8% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 236 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 79% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving A Cerna include Larceny / Theft (180 cases), Other (19 cases), Trespassing (12 cases), Burglary / B&E (6 cases), Assault & Battery (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 180 Larceny / Theft cases involving A Cerna in Fairfax County, 47.8% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Fairfax County.
Based on 12 Trespassing cases involving A Cerna in Fairfax County, 28.6% were dismissed. View full Trespassing outcomes for Fairfax 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. 236 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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