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Charged after an arrest by A Desantis? 19.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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A Desantis
Mecklenburg County
19.5%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
80.5%
Convicted
382
Cases
292
Resolved here
19th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
382 cases · 2025

If A Desantis filed your case in Mecklenburg County, here's what the data shows: of 382 cases filed, 292 reached an outcome — 19.5% were dismissed and 80.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 19% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (285 cases, 15.8% dismissed), followed by Other (58 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 382 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Mecklenburg 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 285 15.8%
Other 58 49.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 38 0.0%

Other Officers in Mecklenburg County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M A Wilkinson 490 24.4%
A E Martin 441 10.6%
J Carroll 368 8.7%
J Pelletier 367 20.7%
T Rose 347 23.6%

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 Desantis have a 19.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 382 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 19% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving A Desantis include Traffic Infraction (285 cases), Other (58 cases), Reckless Driving (38 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 38 Reckless Driving cases involving A Desantis in Mecklenburg County, 38 reached an outcome and 0.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Mecklenburg 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. 382 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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