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Charged after an arrest by C M Harter? 36.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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C M Harter
Prince William County
36.5%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
59.6%
Convicted
73
Cases
54th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
73 cases · 2025

If C M Harter filed your case in Prince William County, here's what the data shows: 36.5% of their 73 cases were dismissed, and 59.6% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 54% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (29 cases, 50.0% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (24 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 73 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 29 50.0%
Traffic Infraction 24 14.3%
Larceny / Theft Guide 11 25.0%

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 C M Harter have a 36.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 73 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 54% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving C M Harter include Other (29 cases), Traffic Infraction (24 cases), Larceny / Theft (11 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 11 Larceny / Theft cases involving C M Harter in Prince William County, 25.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft 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. 73 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

36.5% of this officer's cases in Prince William County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.