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Charged after an arrest by K D Melendez? 41.4% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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K D Melendez
Fairfax County
41.4%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
56.9%
Convicted
65
Cases
63th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
65 cases · 2025

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If K D Melendez filed your case in Fairfax County, here's what the data shows: 41.4% of their 65 cases were dismissed, and 56.9% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 63% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (22 cases, 42.1% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (19 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 65 public court records, 2025. 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: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 22 42.1%
Traffic Infraction 19 50.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 8 14.3%
DUI / DWI Guide 6 16.7%

Other Officers in Fairfax County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C S Chessnoe 5,023 47.5%
S Faett 4,036 99.9%
R C Silva 1,719 100.0%
A L Mcinnes 1,481 26.0%
B A Hungarter 1,267 27.3%

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 K D Melendez have a 41.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 65 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 63% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving K D Melendez include Other (22 cases), Traffic Infraction (19 cases), Public Intoxication (8 cases), DUI / DWI (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 8 Public Intoxication cases involving K D Melendez in Fairfax County, 14.3% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Fairfax County.
Based on 6 DUI / DWI cases involving K D Melendez in Fairfax County, 16.7% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI 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, 2025. 65 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

41.4% of this officer's cases in Fairfax County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.