Charged after an arrest by M A Gardner? 52.9% of their cases were dismissed — above the Henrico County average.

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M A Gardner
Henrico County
52.9%
Dismissed
44.1%
Convicted
43
Cases
80th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
43 cases · 2025

If M A Gardner filed your case in Henrico County, here's what the data shows: 52.9% of their 43 cases were dismissed, and 44.1% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Henrico County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 80% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (17 cases, 58.3% dismissed), followed by Larceny / Theft (12 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 43 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Henrico 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 17 58.3%
Larceny / Theft Guide 12 58.3%
Traffic Infraction 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Henrico County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M P Sawyer 1,304 25.5%
T W Holmes 1,180 39.2%
L C Jones 933 28.5%
H E Mitchell 924 20.7%
T L Kennedy 860 22.9%

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 M A Gardner have a 52.9% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 43 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 80% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M A Gardner include Other (17 cases), Larceny / Theft (12 cases), Traffic Infraction (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 12 Larceny / Theft cases involving M A Gardner in Henrico County, 58.3% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Henrico 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. 43 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

52.9% of this officer's cases in Henrico County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.