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Charged after an arrest by A L Burch? 52.6% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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A L Burch
Fairfax County
52.6%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
46.1%
Convicted
105
Cases
80th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
105 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

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

If A L Burch filed your case in Fairfax County, here's what the data shows: 52.6% of their 105 cases were dismissed, and 46.1% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 80% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (27 cases, 56.2% dismissed), followed by Larceny / Theft (24 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 105 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 L Burch resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalLarceny / Theft — 75.0% of 24 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 27 56.2%
Larceny / Theft Guide 24 75.0%
Trespassing Guide 15 46.7%
Traffic Infraction 14 16.7%
Public Intoxication Guide 6 33.3%
Drug Possession Guide 5 33.3%

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 L Burch have a 52.6% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 105 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 80% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving A L Burch include Other (27 cases), Larceny / Theft (24 cases), Trespassing (15 cases), Traffic Infraction (14 cases), Public Intoxication (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 24 Larceny / Theft cases involving A L Burch in Fairfax County, 75.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Fairfax County.
Based on 15 Trespassing cases involving A L Burch in Fairfax County, 46.7% 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. 105 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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