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Charged after an arrest by J A Cruz? 82.6% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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J A Cruz
Fairfax County
82.6%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
17.4%
Convicted
67
Cases
95th
Percentile
Top charge: Larceny / Theft
67 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in J A Cruz's cases for your specific charge.

If J A Cruz filed your case in Fairfax County, here's what the data shows: 82.6% of their 67 cases were dismissed, and 17.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 95% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Larceny / Theft (22 cases, 100.0% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (21 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 67 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Fairfax 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 J A Cruz resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalLarceny / Theft — 100.0% of 22 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Fairfax County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Larceny / Theft Guide 22 100.0%
Traffic Infraction 21 66.7%
Other 10 55.6%
Drug Possession Guide 5 100.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 5 100.0%

Other Officers in Fairfax County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C S Chessnoe 5,023 47.5%
S Faett 4,036 99.9%
R C Silva 1,719 100.0%
A L Mcinnes 1,481 26.0%
B A Hungarter 1,267 27.3%

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 J A Cruz have a 82.6% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 67 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 95% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J A Cruz include Larceny / Theft (22 cases), Traffic Infraction (21 cases), Other (10 cases), Drug Possession (5 cases), Weapons Offense (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 22 Larceny / Theft cases involving J A Cruz in Fairfax County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Fairfax County.
Based on 5 Drug Possession cases involving J A Cruz in Fairfax County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Fairfax 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. 67 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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