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Charged after an arrest by M A Pearce? 46.7% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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M A Pearce
Stafford County
46.7%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
53.3%
Convicted
37
Cases
72th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
37 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

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

If M A Pearce filed your case in Stafford County, here's what the data shows: 46.7% of their 37 cases were dismissed, and 53.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 72% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (13 cases, 40.0% dismissed), followed by Drug Possession (11 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 37 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Stafford 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 13 40.0%
Drug Possession Guide 11 50.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 6 33.3%

Other Officers in Stafford County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
S A Chambers 1,083 44.4%
K A Darling 926 41.5%
J E Alford 702 34.5%
D Johnson Jackson 506 34.8%
J C Julio 501 20.1%

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 Pearce have a 46.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 37 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 72% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M A Pearce include Other (13 cases), Drug Possession (11 cases), Larceny / Theft (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 11 Drug Possession cases involving M A Pearce in Stafford County, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Stafford County.
Based on 6 Larceny / Theft cases involving M A Pearce in Stafford County, 33.3% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Stafford 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. 37 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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