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C Pensabene

Arlington County · What happened in 74 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by C Pensabene? 84.7% of their cases were dismissed — above the Arlington County average.

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C Pensabene
Arlington County
84.7%
Dismissed
15.3%
Convicted
74
Cases
96th
Percentile
Top charge: Weapons Offense
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
74 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 74 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in C Pensabene's cases for your specific charge.

Weapons Offense 87.5% dismissed Robbery 33.3% dismissed Larceny / Theft 88.9% dismissed Fraud / Forgery 100.0% dismissed Assault & Battery 80.0% dismissed

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If you were arrested by C Pensabene in Arlington County, you're looking at unusual odds. His cases dismiss at 84.7%, far above Virginia's statewide average of 34.7%. This means cases filed by this officer are substantially more likely to not result in conviction. You're in the 95th percentile for dismissal rates among officers statewide—the pattern suggests systemic issues with how charges are being brought, not isolated problems. Your conviction rate sits at just 15.3%, meaning most people arrested by this officer walk away without a conviction.

Your specific outcome depends heavily on your charge type. If you were arrested for larceny, theft, weapons offenses, or other miscellaneous charges, dismissal rates hover around 87-89%. Robbery cases are different—they dismiss at 33.3%, still below statewide average but the one charge type where this officer's cases stick more often. The majority of his arrests (29 cases) fall into "Other" charges, which dismiss at 87.5%.

Based on 74 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Weapons Offense Guide 10 87.5%
Robbery Guide 10 33.3%
Larceny / Theft Guide 10 88.9%
Fraud / Forgery Guide 6 100.0%
Assault & Battery Guide 5 80.0%

Other Officers in Arlington County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Commonwealth Of Va 2,119 66.1%
M Cymbalisty 1,739 15.4%
G Seibert 1,694 30.5%
J Trainer 1,679 12.8%
K Heath 1,311 23.5%

Common Questions

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 Pensabene have a 84.7% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 74 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 96% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving C Pensabene include Weapons Offense (10 cases), Robbery (10 cases), Larceny / Theft (10 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 Weapons Offense cases involving C Pensabene in Arlington County, 87.5% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Arlington County.
Based on 10 Robbery cases involving C Pensabene in Arlington County, 33.3% were dismissed. View full Robbery 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, 2023–2024. 74 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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