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Charged after an arrest by B Gildea? 72.5% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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B Gildea
Prince William County
72.5%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
27.5%
Convicted
323
Cases
93th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
323 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in B Gildea's cases for your specific charge.

If B Gildea filed your case in Prince William County, here's what the data shows: 72.5% of their 323 cases were dismissed, and 27.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 93% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (125 cases, 77.3% dismissed), followed by Drug Possession (97 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 323 public court records, 2025. 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: May 2, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving B Gildea resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalWeapons Offense — 100.0% of 14 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 7 charges by case volume · Prince William County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 125 77.3%
Drug Possession Guide 97 62.5%
Failure to Appear 30 75.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 14 100.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 13 62.5%
Obstruction Guide 10 100.0%
Traffic Infraction 10 55.6%
Larceny / Theft Guide 7 100.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 60.0%

Other Officers in Prince William County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C D Simmons 1,739 41.7%
M S Dean 1,720 36.9%
B T Pellath 1,247 41.6%
R Duncan 1,171 37.8%
A E Mellis 1,099 42.0%

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 Gildea have a 72.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 323 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 93% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving B Gildea include Other (125 cases), Drug Possession (97 cases), Failure to Appear (30 cases), Weapons Offense (14 cases), Public Intoxication (13 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 97 Drug Possession cases involving B Gildea in Prince William County, 62.5% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Prince William County.
Based on 30 Failure to Appear cases involving B Gildea in Prince William County, 75.0% 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, 2025. 323 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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