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M Peterson — Fairfax County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 112 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by M Peterson? 39.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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M Peterson
Fairfax County
39.1%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
60.9%
Convicted
112
Cases
59th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
112 cases · 2025
Based on 112 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Larceny / Theft 85.7% dismissed DUI / DWI 0.0% dismissed Public Intoxication 0.0% dismissed

If M Peterson filed your case in Fairfax County, here's what the data shows: 39.1% of their 112 cases were dismissed, and 60.9% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 59% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (50 cases, 37.8% dismissed), followed by Other (29 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 112 public court records, 2025. 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: May 2, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving M Peterson resolve, by charge

Larceny / Theft 85.7% DUI / DWI 0.0% Public Intoxication 0.0%

Highest dismissalLarceny / Theft — 85.7% of 14 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 50 37.8%
Other 29 25.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 14 85.7%
DUI / DWI Guide 7 0.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 6 0.0%

Other Officers in Fairfax County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C S Chessnoe 5,023 47.5%
S Faett 4,036 99.9%
R C Silva 1,719 100.0%
A L Mcinnes 1,481 26.0%
B A Hungarter 1,267 27.3%

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 Peterson have a 39.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 112 cases from 2025 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 Peterson include Traffic Infraction (50 cases), Other (29 cases), Larceny / Theft (14 cases), DUI / DWI (7 cases), Public Intoxication (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 14 Larceny / Theft cases involving M Peterson in Fairfax County, 85.7% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Fairfax County.
Based on 7 DUI / DWI cases involving M Peterson 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, 2025. 112 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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