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M J Butera — Prince William County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 95 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by M J Butera? 37.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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M J Butera
Prince William County
37.9%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
58.6%
Convicted
95
Cases
57th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
95 cases · 2025
Based on 95 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in M J Butera's cases for your specific charge.

Failure to Appear 85.7% dismissed Drug Possession 0.0% dismissed Larceny / Theft 0.0% dismissed

If M J Butera filed your case in Prince William County, here's what the data shows: 37.9% of their 95 cases were dismissed, and 58.6% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 57% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (36 cases, 33.3% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (18 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 95 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving M J Butera resolve, by charge

Failure to Appear 85.7% Drug Possession 0.0% Larceny / Theft 0.0%

Highest dismissalFailure to Appear — 85.7% of 12 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Prince William County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 36 33.3%
Traffic Infraction 18 36.4%
Failure to Appear 12 85.7%
Drug Possession Guide 8 0.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 6 0.0%

Other Officers in Prince William County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C D Simmons 1,739 41.7%
M S Dean 1,720 36.9%
B T Pellath 1,247 41.6%
R Duncan 1,171 37.8%
A E Mellis 1,099 42.0%

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 J Butera have a 37.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 95 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 57% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M J Butera include Other (36 cases), Traffic Infraction (18 cases), Failure to Appear (12 cases), Drug Possession (8 cases), Larceny / Theft (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 12 Failure to Appear cases involving M J Butera in Prince William County, 85.7% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Prince William County.
Based on 8 Drug Possession cases involving M J Butera in Prince William County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Prince William 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. 95 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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