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Charged after an arrest by Murphy? 43.6% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Murphy
Fredericksburg
43.6%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
56.4%
Convicted
145
Cases
67th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
145 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

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

If Murphy filed your case in Fredericksburg, here's what the data shows: 43.6% of their 145 cases were dismissed, and 56.4% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 67% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (41 cases, 51.7% dismissed), followed by Drug Possession (29 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 145 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving Murphy resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalWeapons Offense — 100.0% of 8 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 6 charges by case volume · Fredericksburg · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 41 51.7%
Drug Possession Guide 29 50.0%
Traffic Infraction 23 15.4%
Trespassing Guide 14 66.7%
Obstruction Guide 9 50.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 8 100.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 50.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 0.0%

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 Murphy have a 43.6% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 145 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 67% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Murphy include Other (41 cases), Drug Possession (29 cases), Traffic Infraction (23 cases), Trespassing (14 cases), Obstruction (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 29 Drug Possession cases involving Murphy in Fredericksburg, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Fredericksburg.
Based on 14 Trespassing cases involving Murphy in Fredericksburg, 66.7% were dismissed. View full Trespassing 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. 145 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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