C J Arbogast

If you were arrested by Officer Arbogast in Frederick County, you're facing steeper odds than the typical Virginia defendant. His cases result in conviction 78% of the time, compared to a statewide average of 65%. He ranks in the bottom 21% of officers statewide for dismissal rates—meaning his arrests stick at a higher rate than most. This doesn't necessarily reflect anything improper; it could indicate he arrests people with stronger cases, or it could suggest his charging decisions hold up well in court. Either way, his track record shows judges are finding his cases credible.

Your specific charge matters significantly. Officer Arbogast's overwhelming majority of arrests—221 cases—fall into "Other" charges with a 20% dismissal rate. If you're charged with larceny or theft, there's a 50% dismissal rate in his data, which is notably higher. For public intoxication or driving suspended, dismissals are around 20-33%. Where your charge falls in that breakdown will meaningfully affect what typically happens to similar cases he's brought.