Charged after an arrest by M E Harkin? 43.1% of their cases were dismissed — above the Prince William County average.

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M E Harkin
Prince William County
43.1%
Dismissed
56.9%
Convicted
72
Cases
66th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
72 cases · 2025

If M E Harkin filed your case in Prince William County, here's what the data shows: 43.1% of their 72 cases were dismissed, and 56.9% resulted in conviction. That's near the Prince William County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 66% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (43 cases, 51.9% dismissed), followed by Other (19 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 72 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Prince William 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 43 51.9%
Other 19 31.2%

Other Officers in Prince William County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C D Simmons 1,533 42.2%
M S Dean 1,439 37.9%
B T Pellath 1,140 42.4%
R Duncan 1,025 36.7%
Justin Hendrickson 834 26.9%

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 E Harkin have a 43.1% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 72 cases from 2025 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 E Harkin include Traffic Infraction (43 cases), Other (19 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. 72 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

43.1% of this officer's cases in Prince William County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.