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Charged after an arrest by M Griffiths? 37.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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M Griffiths
Arlington County
37.1%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
61.8%
Convicted
122
Cases
55th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
122 cases · 2025

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If M Griffiths filed your case in Arlington County, here's what the data shows: 37.1% of their 122 cases were dismissed, and 61.8% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 55% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (54 cases, 24.3% dismissed), followed by Other (46 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 122 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Arlington 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 54 24.3%
Other 46 36.1%
Public Intoxication Guide 6 100.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Arlington County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Trainer 983 20.1%
B Ciero 961 56.3%
G Seibert 857 35.5%
K Heath 772 34.6%
M Cymbalisty 757 30.6%

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 Griffiths have a 37.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 122 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 55% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M Griffiths include Traffic Infraction (54 cases), Other (46 cases), Public Intoxication (6 cases), DUI / DWI (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 Public Intoxication cases involving M Griffiths in Arlington County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Arlington County.
Based on 5 DUI / DWI cases involving M Griffiths in Arlington County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Arlington 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. 122 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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