A E Mellis
Prince William County
36.0%
Dismissed
63.5%
Convicted
986
Cases
50th
Percentile
Top charge: Larceny / Theft
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
986 cases · 2023–2024

Charged after an arrest by A E Mellis? 36.0% of their cases were dismissed — above the Prince William County average.

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You were arrested by A. E. Mellis in Prince William County, and the data shows you're in territory where dismissals happen, but convictions are the more likely outcome. Mellis's dismissal rate of 33.3% sits just slightly below Virginia's statewide average of 34.7%, placing this officer near the middle of the range compared to peers. About two-thirds of arrests lead to conviction, which means the cases that don't get dismissed typically result in guilty verdicts or pleas. This pattern is fairly consistent with how the system works statewide, so you're not looking at an outlier in either direction.

The data provided doesn't break down your specific charge type—it's all grouped under "Other"—which means we can't tell you whether your particular offense tends to be dismissed more or less often. What we do know is that across all charges this officer handles, about one-third get dismissed and roughly two-thirds end in conviction. Your outcome will depend heavily on the specifics of your case, the evidence, and how it moves through Prince William County's courts.

Based on 986 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Larceny / Theft Guide 34 73.3%
Failure to Appear 8 71.4%

Other Officers in Prince William County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
R Duncan 2,129 39.4%
D A Mauck 1,650 33.3%
A Budd 1,538 24.4%
Robert Ovalle 1,496 33.3%
J A Lowe 1,204 37.9%

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 E Mellis have a 36.0% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 986 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 50% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving A E Mellis include Larceny / Theft (34 cases), Failure to Appear (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 34 Larceny / Theft cases involving A E Mellis in Prince William County, 73.3% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Prince William County.
Based on 8 Failure to Appear cases involving A E Mellis in Prince William County, 71.4% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear 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, 2023–2024. 986 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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