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M P Ritter

Fairfax County · What happened in 101 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by M P Ritter? 40.8% of their cases were dismissed — above the Fairfax County average.

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M P Ritter
Fairfax County
40.8%
Dismissed
59.2%
Convicted
101
Cases
59th
Percentile
Top charge: Public Intoxication
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
101 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 101 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in M P Ritter's cases for your specific charge.

Public Intoxication 33.3% dismissed DUI / DWI 0.0% dismissed Trespassing 50.0% dismissed

Don't see your charge? Check your case

You were arrested by Officer Ritter in Fairfax County, and your case has a better-than-average chance of being dismissed. Across Officer Ritter's 101 cases, 40.8% were dismissed—significantly higher than Virginia's statewide average of 34.7%. This puts Officer Ritter in the 59th percentile statewide, meaning cases assigned to this officer are more likely to be resolved favorably at dismissal than most. That said, 59.2% of cases result in conviction, so dismissal is not guaranteed.

Your specific outcome depends heavily on what you were charged with. If your charge falls under "Other" (Officer Ritter's most common category with 69 cases), you have a 45.2% dismissal rate. Public Intoxication cases show a lower dismissal rate of 33.3%, while DUI/DWI charges have had zero dismissals in Officer Ritter's cases. Trespassing charges have a 50% dismissal rate. Understanding where your charge fits helps explain what typically happens in similar cases from this officer.

Based on 101 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Fairfax County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Public Intoxication Guide 15 33.3%
DUI / DWI Guide 7 0.0%
Trespassing Guide 5 50.0%

Other Officers in Fairfax County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
B A Edwards 8,729 41.5%
A W Depoto 4,007 27.2%
C S Chessnoe 2,792 41.9%
J Sledge 2,462 22.1%
A Janeczko 2,383 34.7%

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 P Ritter have a 40.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 101 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 59% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M P Ritter include Public Intoxication (15 cases), DUI / DWI (7 cases), Trespassing (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 15 Public Intoxication cases involving M P Ritter in Fairfax County, 33.3% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Fairfax County.
Based on 7 DUI / DWI cases involving M P Ritter in Fairfax County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Fairfax 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, 2023–2024. 101 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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