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M Purvis — Fairfax County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 184 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by M Purvis? 50.5% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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M Purvis
Fairfax County
50.5%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
48.4%
Convicted
184
Cases
91
Resolved here
78th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
184 cases · 2025
Based on 184 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Larceny / Theft 70.0% dismissed Fraud / Forgery 91.7% dismissed Trespassing 75.0% dismissed

If M Purvis filed your case in Fairfax County, here's what the data shows: of 184 cases filed, 91 reached an outcome — 50.5% were dismissed and 48.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 78% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (67 cases, 30.0% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (64 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 184 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: July 8, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving M Purvis resolve, by charge

Fraud / Forgery 91.7% Trespassing 75.0% Larceny / Theft 70.0%

Highest dismissalFraud / Forgery — 91.7% of 12 resolved 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
Other 67 30.0%
Traffic Infraction 64 33.3%
Larceny / Theft Guide 17 70.0%
Fraud / Forgery Guide 16 91.7%
Trespassing Guide 6 75.0%

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 Purvis have a 50.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 184 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 78% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M Purvis include Other (67 cases), Traffic Infraction (64 cases), Larceny / Theft (17 cases), Fraud / Forgery (16 cases), Trespassing (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 17 Larceny / Theft cases involving M Purvis in Fairfax County, 10 reached an outcome and 70.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Fairfax County.
Of 16 Fraud / Forgery cases involving M Purvis in Fairfax County, 12 reached an outcome and 91.7% were dismissed. View full Fraud / Forgery 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. 184 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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