Charged after an arrest by B A Edwards? 41.5% of their cases were dismissed — above the Fairfax County average.

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B A Edwards
Fairfax County
41.5%
Dismissed
58.4%
Convicted
8,729
Cases
60th
Percentile
Top charge: Obstruction
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
8,729 cases · 2023–2024

If B A Edwards filed your case in Fairfax County, here's what the data shows: 41.5% of their 8,729 cases were dismissed, and 58.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Fairfax County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 60% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Obstruction (988 cases, 62.5% dismissed), followed by Larceny / Theft (89 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 8,729 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Obstruction Guide 988 62.5%
Larceny / Theft Guide 89 56.8%
Reckless Driving Guide 21 21.1%
Trespassing Guide 11 50.0%
Failure to Appear 11 87.5%
Driving Suspended Guide 8 12.5%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Fairfax County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
A W Depoto 4,007 27.2%
C S Chessnoe 2,792 41.9%
J Sledge 2,462 22.1%
A Janeczko 2,383 34.7%
M R Staton 2,218 31.9%

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 B A Edwards have a 41.5% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 8,729 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 60% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving B A Edwards include Obstruction (988 cases), Larceny / Theft (89 cases), Reckless Driving (21 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 988 Obstruction cases involving B A Edwards in Fairfax County, 62.5% were dismissed. View full Obstruction outcomes for Fairfax County.
Based on 89 Larceny / Theft cases involving B A Edwards in Fairfax County, 56.8% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft 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, 2023–2024. 8,729 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

41.5% of this officer's cases in Fairfax County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.