D J Mariani

You were arrested by Officer Mariani in Henrico County, and your case outcome will likely depend on what you were charged with. Overall, Mariani's cases are dismissed at a 39.3% rate—higher than Virginia's statewide average of 34.7%—which suggests cases brought by this officer face moderate scrutiny. With a 58.9% conviction rate, most cases do result in conviction, but the elevated dismissal rate compared to the state average indicates some charges don't hold up in court. This puts Mariani slightly above the midpoint compared to similar officers statewide.

Your specific outcome hinges on your charge type. If you were charged with something in the "Other" category (the bulk of Mariani's arrests), dismissals happen in nearly half of cases. Larceny or theft charges have a lower 33.3% dismissal rate, meaning convictions are more common. Trespassing has the lowest dismissal rate at 16.7%, suggesting those charges tend to stick. Where your charge falls among these categories will significantly affect the typical trajectory of your case.