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Maltese — Essex County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 677 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Maltese? 27.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 83% of Maltese's 677 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.

Maltese
Essex County
27.9%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
71.2%
Convicted
677
Cases
35th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
677 cases · 2025
Based on 677 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Reckless Driving 8.3% dismissed DUI / DWI 0.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 62.5% dismissed Public Intoxication 37.5% dismissed Larceny / Theft 33.3% dismissed

If Maltese filed your case in Essex County, here's what the data shows: 27.9% of their 677 cases were dismissed, and 71.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 35% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (563 cases, 24.4% dismissed), followed by Other (51 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 677 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Essex 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 Maltese resolve, by charge

Driving Suspended 62.5% Public Intoxication 37.5% Larceny / Theft 33.3% Reckless Driving 8.3% DUI / DWI 0.0%

Highest dismissalDriving Suspended — 62.5% of 9 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 5 charges by case volume · Essex County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 563 24.4%
Other 51 61.3%
Reckless Driving Guide 19 8.3%
DUI / DWI Guide 15 0.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 9 62.5%
Public Intoxication Guide 8 37.5%
Larceny / Theft Guide 5 33.3%

Other Officers in Essex County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
K Perrigan 1,477 33.0%
G Mazajaramillo 478 31.2%
A Zavala 365 34.9%
Wright 186 45.9%
A Nowacki 169 38.0%

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 Maltese have a 27.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 677 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 35% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Maltese include Traffic Infraction (563 cases), Other (51 cases), Reckless Driving (19 cases), DUI / DWI (15 cases), Driving Suspended (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 19 Reckless Driving cases involving Maltese in Essex County, 8.3% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Essex County.
Based on 15 DUI / DWI cases involving Maltese in Essex County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Essex 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. 677 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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