Charged after an arrest by M Sabanos? 48.0% of their cases were dismissed — above the Fairfax County average.

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M Sabanos
Fairfax County
48.0%
Dismissed
52.0%
Convicted
33
Cases
74th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
33 cases · 2025

If M Sabanos filed your case in Fairfax County, here's what the data shows: 48.0% of their 33 cases were dismissed, and 52.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Fairfax County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 74% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (19 cases, 46.7% dismissed), followed by Other (9 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 33 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 19 46.7%
Other 9 16.7%
Larceny / Theft Guide 5 100.0%

Other Officers in Fairfax County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C S Chessnoe 4,704 46.8%
S Faett 4,034 99.9%
A L Mcinnes 1,227 26.2%
B A Hungarter 1,150 28.5%
A W Depoto 1,061 34.4%

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 Sabanos have a 48.0% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 33 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 74% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M Sabanos include Traffic Infraction (19 cases), Other (9 cases), Larceny / Theft (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Larceny / Theft cases involving M Sabanos in Fairfax County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft 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. 33 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

48.0% of this officer's cases in Fairfax County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.