Charged after an arrest by M A Kelly? 51.5% of their cases were dismissed — above the Fairfax County average.

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M A Kelly
Fairfax County
51.5%
Dismissed
48.5%
Convicted
206
Cases
75th
Percentile
Top charge: Larceny / Theft
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
206 cases · 2023–2024

If M A Kelly filed your case in Fairfax County, here's what the data shows: 51.5% of their 206 cases were dismissed, and 48.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Fairfax County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 75% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Larceny / Theft (54 cases, 73.1% dismissed), followed by Public Intoxication (20 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 206 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
Larceny / Theft Guide 54 73.1%
Public Intoxication Guide 20 18.8%
Trespassing Guide 9 100.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 8 28.6%
Assault & Battery Guide 8 87.5%
Drug Possession Guide 6 100.0%
Obstruction Guide 5 75.0%

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%

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 Kelly have a 51.5% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 206 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 75% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M A Kelly include Larceny / Theft (54 cases), Public Intoxication (20 cases), Trespassing (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 54 Larceny / Theft cases involving M A Kelly in Fairfax County, 73.1% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Fairfax County.
Based on 20 Public Intoxication cases involving M A Kelly in Fairfax County, 18.8% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication 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. 206 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

51.5% of this officer's cases in Fairfax County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.