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M E Spalding

Fairfax County · What happened in 612 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by M E Spalding? 25.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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M E Spalding
Fairfax County
25.1%
Dismissed
74.7%
Convicted
612
Cases
28th
Percentile
Top charge: DUI / DWI
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
612 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 612 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in M E Spalding's cases for your specific charge.

DUI / DWI 9.1% dismissed Reckless Driving 11.1% dismissed

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You were arrested by M E Spalding in Fairfax County, where this officer has built a track record across 612 cases. Your case faces an uphill path: Spalding's 25.1% dismissal rate sits nearly 10 percentage points below Virginia's statewide average of 34.7%, and the officer ranks in the bottom quartile among peers. This means cases filed by Spalding stick more often than most. With a 74.7% conviction rate, the majority of people arrested by this officer end up convicted. The data suggests Spalding tends to bring cases that prosecutors can prove.

Most of Spalding's arrests fall under "Other" charges, which make up 586 of the 612 cases and carry a 24.8% dismissal rate. If you were arrested for DUI or reckless driving, the situation is starker: DUI cases show just a 9.1% dismissal rate, and reckless driving sits at 14.3%. The specific charge matters significantly here. Understanding where your charge lands in this breakdown will tell you more about how similar cases typically resolve.

Based on 612 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Fairfax County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
DUI / DWI Guide 12 9.1%
Reckless Driving Guide 10 11.1%

Other Officers in Fairfax County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
B A Edwards 8,729 41.5%
A W Depoto 4,007 27.2%
C S Chessnoe 2,792 41.9%
J Sledge 2,462 22.1%
A Janeczko 2,383 34.7%

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 E Spalding have a 25.1% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 612 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 28% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M E Spalding include DUI / DWI (12 cases), Reckless Driving (10 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 12 DUI / DWI cases involving M E Spalding in Fairfax County, 9.1% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Fairfax County.
Based on 10 Reckless Driving cases involving M E Spalding in Fairfax County, 11.1% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Fairfax 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, 2023–2024. 612 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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