K W Canty

You were arrested by Officer K W Canty in Fairfax County, and the data shows something unusual about how cases from this officer proceed through court. Officer Canty has a 74.3% dismissal rate—nearly double Virginia's statewide average of 34.7%. This means courts are dismissing three out of four cases this officer makes, which puts him in the 91st percentile statewide for dismissals. That's a dramatic gap. While a high dismissal rate could reflect good police work that filters out weak cases early, or it could reflect problems with how arrests are made or evidence is handled, the magnitude here suggests you should understand what happened in your specific arrest.

Your charge type matters significantly. If you were arrested for larceny or theft, Officer Canty's dismissal rate on those cases is 66.7%—still high, but lower than his overall pattern. Drug possession charges show a 56.2% dismissal rate under this officer. However, if your charge falls into the "Other" category, the dismissal rate jumps to 89.2%, meaning dismissals are even more likely. Trespassing charges have an 83.3% dismissal rate. The pattern suggests some charge types are more vulnerable to dismissal than others when this officer is involved.