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J M Buffington

Fairfax County · What happened in 73 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by J M Buffington? 76.9% of their cases were dismissed — above the Fairfax County average.

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J M Buffington
Fairfax County
76.9%
Dismissed
23.1%
Convicted
73
Cases
93th
Percentile
Top charge: Weapons Offense
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
73 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 73 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in J M Buffington's cases for your specific charge.

Weapons Offense 33.3% dismissed Larceny / Theft 85.7% dismissed Robbery 100.0% dismissed

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If J M Buffington filed your case in Fairfax County, here's what the data shows: 76.9% of their 73 cases were dismissed, and 23.1% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Fairfax County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 93% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Weapons Offense (10 cases, 33.3% dismissed), followed by Larceny / Theft (10 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 73 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
Weapons Offense Guide 10 33.3%
Larceny / Theft Guide 10 85.7%
Robbery Guide 8 100.0%

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%

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 M Buffington have a 76.9% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 73 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 93% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J M Buffington include Weapons Offense (10 cases), Larceny / Theft (10 cases), Robbery (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 Weapons Offense cases involving J M Buffington in Fairfax County, 33.3% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Fairfax County.
Based on 10 Larceny / Theft cases involving J M Buffington in Fairfax County, 85.7% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft 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. 73 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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