Charged after an arrest by J Cavanaugh? 67.5% of their cases were dismissed — above the Alexandria average.

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J Cavanaugh
Alexandria
67.5%
Dismissed
32.5%
Convicted
98
Cases
91th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
98 cases · 2025

If J Cavanaugh filed your case in Alexandria, here's what the data shows: 67.5% of their 98 cases were dismissed, and 32.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Alexandria average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 91% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (37 cases, 78.6% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (32 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 98 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Alexandria 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 37 78.6%
Traffic Infraction 32 51.9%
DUI / DWI Guide 6 0.0%

Other Officers in Alexandria

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
H Trapero 2,095 38.0%
J Leach 934 17.7%
H Hamed 772 37.2%
D Kim 708 29.5%
G Paulino 704 20.4%

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 Cavanaugh have a 67.5% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 98 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 91% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J Cavanaugh include Other (37 cases), Traffic Infraction (32 cases), DUI / DWI (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 DUI / DWI cases involving J Cavanaugh in Alexandria, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Alexandria.
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. 98 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

67.5% of this officer's cases in Alexandria are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.