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Charged after an arrest by M A Rossetti? 12.6% of their cases were dismissed.

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M A Rossetti
Rockbridge County
12.6%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
82.8%
Convicted
170
Cases
10th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
170 cases · 2025

If M A Rossetti filed your case in Rockbridge County, here's what the data shows: 12.6% of their 170 cases were dismissed, and 82.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 10% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (135 cases, 13.6% dismissed), followed by Other (28 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 170 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Rockbridge 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
Traffic Infraction 135 13.6%
Other 28 6.7%

Other Officers in Rockbridge County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J A Tomlin 759 19.5%
C W Hand 520 19.5%
S T Holland 367 18.5%
D B Mays 362 27.3%
S R Decoster 315 32.5%

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 Rossetti have a 12.6% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 170 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 10% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M A Rossetti include Traffic Infraction (135 cases), Other (28 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 170 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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