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Charged after an arrest by M Owens? 19.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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M Owens
Arlington County
19.8%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
71.4%
Convicted
129
Cases
91
Resolved here
20th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
129 cases · 2025

If M Owens filed your case in Arlington County, here's what the data shows: of 129 cases filed, 91 reached an outcome — 19.8% were dismissed and 71.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 20% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (56 cases, 21.1% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (52 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 129 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: July 8, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 56 21.1%
Traffic Infraction 52 14.7%
Reckless Driving Guide 17 23.5%

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 Owens have a 19.8% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 129 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 20% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M Owens include Other (56 cases), Traffic Infraction (52 cases), Reckless Driving (17 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 17 Reckless Driving cases involving M Owens in Arlington County, 17 reached an outcome and 23.5% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving 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. 129 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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