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J A Ratowski — Prince William County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 389 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by J A Ratowski? 37.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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J A Ratowski
Prince William County
37.3%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
61.4%
Convicted
389
Cases
249
Resolved here
55th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
389 cases · 2025
Based on 389 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If J A Ratowski filed your case in Prince William County, here's what the data shows: of 389 cases filed, 249 reached an outcome — 37.3% were dismissed and 61.4% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 55% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (190 cases, 40.9% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (180 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 389 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: July 8, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 190 40.9%
Traffic Infraction 180 33.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 17 29.4%

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%

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 J A Ratowski have a 37.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 389 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 55% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J A Ratowski include Other (190 cases), Traffic Infraction (180 cases), Reckless Driving (17 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 17 Reckless Driving cases involving J A Ratowski in Prince William County, 17 reached an outcome and 29.4% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving 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. 389 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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