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Charged after an arrest by M S Dean? 36.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 82% of M S Dean's 1,720 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

M S Dean
Prince William County
36.9%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
62.9%
Convicted
1,720
Cases
976
Resolved here
55th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
1,720 cases · 2025

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If M S Dean filed your case in Prince William County, here's what the data shows: of 1,720 cases filed, 976 reached an outcome — 36.9% were dismissed and 62.9% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 55% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (1,419 cases, 35.4% dismissed), followed by Other (240 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 1,720 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Prince William 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
Traffic Infraction 1,419 35.4%
Other 240 45.6%
Reckless Driving Guide 49 21.7%
Driving Suspended Guide 7 66.7%

Other Officers in Prince William County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C D Simmons 1,739 41.7%
B T Pellath 1,247 41.6%
R Duncan 1,171 37.8%
A E Mellis 1,099 42.0%
J Y Martinez 1,020 20.2%

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 S Dean have a 36.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 1,720 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 55% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M S Dean include Traffic Infraction (1,419 cases), Other (240 cases), Reckless Driving (49 cases), Driving Suspended (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 49 Reckless Driving cases involving M S Dean in Prince William County, 46 reached an outcome and 21.7% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Prince William County.
Of 7 Driving Suspended cases involving M S Dean in Prince William County, 6 reached an outcome and 66.7% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Prince William 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. 1,720 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

36.9% of this officer's cases in Prince William County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.