What is the case dismissal rate for cases involving M B Zirkle?

Cases involving M B Zirkle have a 41.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 46 resolved cases of 86 from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 63% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.

What types of charges appear in M B Zirkle's case records?

The most common charges in cases involving M B Zirkle include Traffic Infraction, Other, Public Intoxication, based on public court records.

What happens with Public Intoxication cases involving M B Zirkle in Waynesboro?

Of 9 Public Intoxication cases involving M B Zirkle in Waynesboro, 6 reached an outcome; 16.7% of those were dismissed. View the full Public Intoxication outcomes for Waynesboro at virginiacourtfile.com.

What happens with Larceny / Theft cases involving M B Zirkle in Waynesboro?

Of 8 Larceny / Theft cases involving M B Zirkle in Waynesboro, 4 reached an outcome; 25.0% of those were dismissed. View the full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Waynesboro at virginiacourtfile.com.

M B Zirkle — Waynesboro | 41.3% Dismissed

Name: M B Zirkle — Waynesboro Case Records (2025)
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Charged after an arrest by M B Zirkle? 41.3% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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M B Zirkle

Waynesboro

41.3%

Dismissed

● vs 40.5% statewide

58.7%

Convicted

86

Cases

46

Resolved here

63th

Percentile

Top charge: Traffic Infraction

86 cases · 2025

Based on 86 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in M B Zirkle's cases for your specific charge.

Public Intoxication 16.7% dismissed Larceny / Theft 25.0% dismissed Assault & Battery 60.0% dismissed Drug Possession 50.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 25.0% dismissed

If M B Zirkle filed your case in Waynesboro, here's what the data shows: of 86 cases filed, 46 reached an outcome — 41.3% were dismissed and 58.7% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 63% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (20 cases, 16.7% dismissed), followed by Other (17 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 86 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Waynesboro District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: July 8, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving M B Zirkle resolve, by charge

Assault & Battery 60.0% Drug Possession 50.0% Larceny / Theft 25.0% DUI / DWI 25.0% Public Intoxication 16.7%

Highest dismissalAssault & Battery — 60.0% of 5 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 5 charges by case volume · Waynesboro · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge	Cases	Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction	20	16.7%
Other	17	87.5%
Public Intoxication Guide	9	16.7%
Larceny / Theft Guide	8	25.0%
Assault & Battery Guide	7	60.0%
Drug Possession Guide	7	50.0%
DUI / DWI Guide	6	25.0%

Other Officers in Waynesboro

Officer	Cases	Dismissal Rate
R G Dean	248	25.3%
J W Hensell	210	28.5%
H A Cook	165	31.0%
S A Collins	133	32.4%
B P Mawyer	93	33.3%

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 B Zirkle have a 41.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 86 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 63% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.

The most common charges in cases involving M B Zirkle include Traffic Infraction (20 cases), Other (17 cases), Public Intoxication (9 cases), Larceny / Theft (8 cases), Assault & Battery (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.

Of 9 Public Intoxication cases involving M B Zirkle in Waynesboro, 6 reached an outcome and 16.7% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Waynesboro.

Of 8 Larceny / Theft cases involving M B Zirkle in Waynesboro, 4 reached an outcome and 25.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Waynesboro.

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. 86 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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