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A M Zelms — Fairfax County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 209 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by A M Zelms? 53.7% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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A M Zelms
Fairfax County
53.7%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
46.3%
Convicted
209
Cases
149
Resolved here
81th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
209 cases · 2025
Based on 209 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

DUI / DWI 0.0% dismissed Drug Possession 100.0% dismissed Reckless Driving 50.0% dismissed Public Intoxication 62.5% dismissed

If A M Zelms filed your case in Fairfax County, here's what the data shows: of 209 cases filed, 149 reached an outcome — 53.7% were dismissed and 46.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 81% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (76 cases, 52.4% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (66 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 209 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: July 8, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving A M Zelms resolve, by charge

Drug Possession 100.0% Public Intoxication 62.5% Reckless Driving 50.0% DUI / DWI 0.0%

Highest dismissalDrug Possession — 100.0% of 10 resolved 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 76 52.4%
Traffic Infraction 66 38.3%
DUI / DWI Guide 11 0.0%
Drug Possession Guide 10 100.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 10 50.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 9 62.5%

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%

Common Questions

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 M Zelms have a 53.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 209 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 81% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving A M Zelms include Other (76 cases), Traffic Infraction (66 cases), DUI / DWI (11 cases), Drug Possession (10 cases), Reckless Driving (10 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 11 DUI / DWI cases involving A M Zelms in Fairfax County, 9 reached an outcome and 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Fairfax County.
Of 10 Drug Possession cases involving A M Zelms in Fairfax County, 10 reached an outcome and 100.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession 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. 209 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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