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Charged after an arrest by Merritt? 38.0% of their cases were dismissed.

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Merritt
Fredericksburg
38.0%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
60.0%
Convicted
80
Cases
57th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
80 cases · 2025

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If Merritt filed your case in Fredericksburg, here's what the data shows: 38.0% of their 80 cases were dismissed, and 60.0% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 57% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (31 cases, 50.0% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (26 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 80 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Fredericksburg 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
Other 31 50.0%
Traffic Infraction 26 41.2%
DUI / DWI Guide 7 16.7%
Larceny / Theft Guide 6 40.0%

Other Officers in Fredericksburg

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Parker 1,078 22.9%
Tiernan 914 28.8%
Kungkagete 366 21.0%
Funez 361 49.3%
Richardson 286 33.1%

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 Merritt have a 38.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 80 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 57% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Merritt include Other (31 cases), Traffic Infraction (26 cases), DUI / DWI (7 cases), Larceny / Theft (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 7 DUI / DWI cases involving Merritt in Fredericksburg, 16.7% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Fredericksburg.
Based on 6 Larceny / Theft cases involving Merritt in Fredericksburg, 40.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Fredericksburg.
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. 80 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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