Charged after an arrest by J W Ahern? 39.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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J W Ahern
Prince William County
39.5%
Dismissed
58.1%
Convicted
113
Cases
59th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
113 cases · 2025

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If J W Ahern filed your case in Prince William County, here's what the data shows: 39.5% of their 113 cases were dismissed, and 58.1% resulted in conviction. That's near the Prince William County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 59% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (46 cases, 56.7% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (35 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 113 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: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 46 56.7%
Traffic Infraction 35 13.3%
DUI / DWI Guide 7 0.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 6 0.0%

Other Officers in Prince William County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C D Simmons 1,533 42.2%
M S Dean 1,439 37.9%
B T Pellath 1,140 42.4%
R Duncan 1,025 36.7%
Justin Hendrickson 834 26.9%

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 W Ahern have a 39.5% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 113 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 59% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J W Ahern include Other (46 cases), Traffic Infraction (35 cases), DUI / DWI (7 cases), Public Intoxication (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 7 DUI / DWI cases involving J W Ahern in Prince William County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Prince William County.
Based on 6 Public Intoxication cases involving J W Ahern in Prince William County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication 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. 113 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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