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Charged after an arrest by C P Goodman? 30.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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C P Goodman
Arlington County
30.1%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
67.7%
Convicted
607
Cases
375
Resolved here
40th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
607 cases · 2025

If C P Goodman filed your case in Arlington County, here's what the data shows: of 607 cases filed, 375 reached an outcome — 30.1% were dismissed and 67.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 40% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (336 cases, 27.5% dismissed), followed by Other (168 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 607 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Arlington County 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
Traffic Infraction 336 27.5%
Other 168 55.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 103 1.0%

Other Officers in Arlington County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Trainer 983 20.1%
B Ciero 961 56.3%
G Seibert 857 35.5%
K Heath 772 34.6%
M Cymbalisty 757 30.6%

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 P Goodman have a 30.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 607 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 40% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving C P Goodman include Traffic Infraction (336 cases), Other (168 cases), Reckless Driving (103 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 103 Reckless Driving cases involving C P Goodman in Arlington County, 97 reached an outcome and 1.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Arlington 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. 607 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

30.1% of this officer's cases in Arlington County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.