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M A Northrop

Fairfax County · What happened in 213 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by M A Northrop? 44.8% of their cases were dismissed — above the Fairfax County average.

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M A Northrop
Fairfax County
44.8%
Dismissed
55.2%
Convicted
213
Cases
66th
Percentile
Top charge: Public Intoxication
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
213 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 213 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in M A Northrop's cases for your specific charge.

Public Intoxication 26.3% dismissed Larceny / Theft 62.5% dismissed Drug Possession 100.0% dismissed Obstruction 60.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 14.3% dismissed

Don't see your charge? Check your case

If you were arrested by Officer Northrop in Fairfax County, you're looking at better odds than the typical Virginia defendant. His cases are dismissed at a 44.8% rate compared to the statewide average of 34.7%—a meaningful 10-point difference that puts him in the higher dismissal range among his peers. This doesn't mean the case against you is weak, but it does suggest Officer Northrop's arrests face real scrutiny in court, and roughly 4 in 5 of his cases don't result in conviction.

Your specific charge matters significantly. If you were arrested for drug possession, every case Officer Northrop has filed resulted in dismissal. For larceny or theft, the dismissal rate is also strong at 62.5%. However, if your charge falls under "Public Intoxication," dismissals are less common at 26.3%—closer to the statewide average. The largest category, "Other" charges, sees a 36.1% dismissal rate. Where your charge sits in this breakdown will affect what typically happens in similar cases.

Based on 213 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
Public Intoxication Guide 22 26.3%
Larceny / Theft Guide 21 62.5%
Drug Possession Guide 12 100.0%
Obstruction Guide 11 60.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 7 14.3%

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%

Common Questions

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 Northrop have a 44.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 213 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 66% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M A Northrop include Public Intoxication (22 cases), Larceny / Theft (21 cases), Drug Possession (12 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 22 Public Intoxication cases involving M A Northrop in Fairfax County, 26.3% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Fairfax County.
Based on 21 Larceny / Theft cases involving M A Northrop in Fairfax County, 62.5% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft 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. 213 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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