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Charged after an arrest by D Austin? 42.9% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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D Austin
Prince William County
42.9%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
55.8%
Convicted
104
Cases
66th
Percentile
Top charge: Public Intoxication
104 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in D Austin's cases for your specific charge.

If D Austin filed your case in Prince William County, here's what the data shows: 42.9% of their 104 cases were dismissed, and 55.8% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 66% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Public Intoxication (31 cases, 25.9% dismissed), followed by Other (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 104 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving D Austin resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalFailure to Appear — 75.0% of 8 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 4 charges by case volume · Prince William County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Public Intoxication Guide 31 25.9%
Other 24 47.1%
Trespassing Guide 14 30.8%
Failure to Appear 8 75.0%
Traffic Infraction 8 50.0%
Drug Possession Guide 5 50.0%

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 D Austin have a 42.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 104 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 66% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving D Austin include Public Intoxication (31 cases), Other (24 cases), Trespassing (14 cases), Failure to Appear (8 cases), Traffic Infraction (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 31 Public Intoxication cases involving D Austin in Prince William County, 25.9% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Prince William County.
Based on 14 Trespassing cases involving D Austin in Prince William County, 30.8% were dismissed. View full Trespassing 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. 104 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

42.9% 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.