Charged after an arrest by Maltese? 29.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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Maltese
Essex County
29.8%
Dismissed
69.7%
Convicted
1,491
Cases
37th
Percentile
Top charge: Driving Suspended
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
1,491 cases · 2023–2024

If Maltese filed your case in Essex County, here's what the data shows: 29.8% of their 1,491 cases were dismissed, and 69.7% resulted in conviction. That's near the Essex County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 37% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Driving Suspended (44 cases, 36.6% dismissed), followed by Larceny / Theft (42 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 1,491 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Driving Suspended Guide 44 36.6%
Larceny / Theft Guide 42 71.4%
DUI / DWI Guide 36 3.6%
Reckless Driving Guide 25 26.1%
Public Intoxication Guide 10 11.1%
Obstruction Guide 8 0.0%
Fraud / Forgery Guide 8 100.0%

Other Officers in Essex County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Perrigan 3,668 29.2%
Ubieta 1,347 24.2%
Maza Jaramillo 1,267 35.7%
Zavala 887 44.1%
Cox 675 25.8%

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 29.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 1,491 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 37% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Maltese include Driving Suspended (44 cases), Larceny / Theft (42 cases), DUI / DWI (36 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 44 Driving Suspended cases involving Maltese in Essex County, 36.6% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Essex County.
Based on 42 Larceny / Theft cases involving Maltese in Essex County, 71.4% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft 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, 2023–2024. 1,491 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

29.8% of this officer's cases in Essex County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.