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Charged after an arrest by C A Ayala Arias? 32.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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C A Ayala Arias
Staunton
32.5%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
67.5%
Convicted
59
Cases
40
Resolved here
45th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
59 cases · 2025

If C A Ayala Arias filed your case in Staunton, here's what the data shows: of 59 cases filed, 40 reached an outcome — 32.5% were dismissed and 67.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 45% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (26 cases, 35.3% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (12 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 59 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Staunton 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 26 35.3%
Traffic Infraction 12 20.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 6 20.0%

Other Officers in Staunton

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Y S Kier 437 40.5%
Staunton General District 292 52.4%
A L Harris 281 35.7%
S P Wilder 257 45.5%
T W Pullin 241 36.7%

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 C A Ayala Arias have a 32.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 59 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 45% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving C A Ayala Arias include Other (26 cases), Traffic Infraction (12 cases), Public Intoxication (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 6 Public Intoxication cases involving C A Ayala Arias in Staunton, 5 reached an outcome and 20.0% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Staunton.
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. 59 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

32.5% of this officer's cases in Staunton are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.