Charged after an arrest by M J Mclaughlin? 18.0% of their cases were dismissed.

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M J Mclaughlin
Frederick County
18.0%
Dismissed
82.0%
Convicted
333
Cases
17th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
333 cases · 2025

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If M J Mclaughlin filed your case in Frederick County, here's what the data shows: 18.0% of their 333 cases were dismissed, and 82.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Frederick County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 17% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (200 cases, 18.9% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (77 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 333 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Frederick 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 200 18.9%
Reckless Driving Guide 77 15.5%
Other 48 22.5%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Frederick County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
W D Alsberry 606 24.8%
B E Thomas 595 16.9%
B A Armstrong 459 15.8%
C B Smith 456 26.7%
W T Diberardine 440 35.8%

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 Mclaughlin have a 18.0% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 333 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 17% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M J Mclaughlin include Traffic Infraction (200 cases), Reckless Driving (77 cases), Other (48 cases), DUI / DWI (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 77 Reckless Driving cases involving M J Mclaughlin in Frederick County, 15.5% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Frederick County.
Based on 5 DUI / DWI cases involving M J Mclaughlin in Frederick County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Frederick 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. 333 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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