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M J Mclaughlin — Frederick County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 384 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by M J Mclaughlin? 19.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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M J Mclaughlin
Frederick County
19.3%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
80.7%
Convicted
384
Cases
19th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
384 cases · 2025
Based on 384 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Reckless Driving 15.3% dismissed DUI / DWI 0.0% dismissed

If M J Mclaughlin filed your case in Frederick County, here's what the data shows: 19.3% of their 384 cases were dismissed, and 80.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 19% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (238 cases, 18.8% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (78 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 384 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 238 18.8%
Reckless Driving Guide 78 15.3%
Other 60 28.8%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Frederick County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
W D Alsberry 731 23.2%
B E Thomas 654 17.2%
B A Armstrong 526 15.5%
C B Smith 478 27.0%
W T Diberardine 473 35.5%

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 Mclaughlin have a 19.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 384 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 19% 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 (238 cases), Reckless Driving (78 cases), Other (60 cases), DUI / DWI (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 78 Reckless Driving cases involving M J Mclaughlin in Frederick County, 15.3% 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. 384 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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