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Charged after an arrest by M Callahan? 12.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 85% of M Callahan's 201 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

M Callahan
Mecklenburg County
12.1%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
87.9%
Convicted
201
Cases
9th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
201 cases · 2025

If M Callahan filed your case in Mecklenburg County, here's what the data shows: 12.1% of their 201 cases were dismissed, and 87.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 9% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (171 cases, 13.2% dismissed), followed by Driving Suspended (15 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 201 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Mecklenburg 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 171 13.2%
Driving Suspended Guide 15 7.1%
Other 13 0.0%

Other Officers in Mecklenburg County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M A Wilkinson 490 24.4%
A E Martin 441 10.6%
A Desantis 382 19.5%
J Carroll 368 8.7%
J Pelletier 367 20.7%

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 Callahan have a 12.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 201 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 9% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M Callahan include Traffic Infraction (171 cases), Driving Suspended (15 cases), Other (13 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 15 Driving Suspended cases involving M Callahan in Mecklenburg County, 7.1% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Mecklenburg 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. 201 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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