J Burleson
Fairfax County
36.0%
Dismissed
63.4%
Convicted
275
Cases
50th
Percentile
Top charge: DUI / DWI
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
275 cases · 2023–2024

Charged after an arrest by J Burleson? 36.0% of their cases were dismissed — above the Fairfax County average.

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You were arrested by J Burleson in Fairfax County, and across 275 cases, this officer's dismissal rate sits at 36 percent—slightly above Virginia's statewide average of 34.7 percent. That modest difference puts Burleson right around the middle compared to other officers statewide. About 63 percent of cases result in conviction, which tracks with the dismissal numbers. The baseline takeaway: your case follows patterns fairly typical for Fairfax County arrests, though outcomes vary significantly by charge type.

The charges Burleson files most often fall into an "Other" category, representing 231 cases with a 36 percent dismissal rate. If your charge falls there, you're looking at roughly one-in-three cases dismissed. DUI charges tell a different story—only 21 percent get dismissed, suggesting stronger evidence or different prosecution patterns for those offenses. Obstruction charges show the highest dismissal rate at 75 percent, though Burleson has filed very few of those. Where your specific charge lands among these categories matters considerably for what typically happens next.

Based on 275 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
DUI / DWI Guide 36 21.4%
Reckless Driving Guide 7 25.0%
Failure to Appear 7 100.0%

Other Officers in Fairfax County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
B A Edwards 8,729 41.5%
A W Depoto 4,007 27.2%
C S Chessnoe 2,792 41.9%
J Sledge 2,462 22.1%
A Janeczko 2,383 34.7%

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 Burleson have a 36.0% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 275 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 50% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J Burleson include DUI / DWI (36 cases), Reckless Driving (7 cases), Failure to Appear (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 36 DUI / DWI cases involving J Burleson in Fairfax County, 21.4% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Fairfax County.
Based on 7 Reckless Driving cases involving J Burleson in Fairfax County, 25.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving 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, 2023–2024. 275 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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