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Charged after an arrest by Officer M Perkins? 43.0% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Officer M Perkins
Montgomery County
43.0%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
54.8%
Convicted
166
Cases
66th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
166 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Officer M Perkins's cases for your specific charge.

If Officer M Perkins filed your case in Montgomery County, here's what the data shows: 43.0% of their 166 cases were dismissed, and 54.8% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 66% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (62 cases, 34.1% dismissed), followed by Other (45 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 166 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Montgomery 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 Officer M Perkins resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalPublic Intoxication — 61.5% of 18 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Montgomery County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 62 34.1%
Other 45 64.1%
Public Intoxication Guide 18 61.5%
DUI / DWI Guide 15 28.6%
Reckless Driving Guide 14 7.1%

Other Officers in Montgomery County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Trooper J Crewe 906 52.8%
Trooper J Weast 574 28.8%
Trooper Rd Alley 467 27.0%
Trooper J Simone 414 33.1%
Trooper Dt Perkins 390 48.7%

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 Officer M Perkins have a 43.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 166 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 66% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Officer M Perkins include Traffic Infraction (62 cases), Other (45 cases), Public Intoxication (18 cases), DUI / DWI (15 cases), Reckless Driving (14 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 18 Public Intoxication cases involving Officer M Perkins in Montgomery County, 61.5% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Montgomery County.
Based on 15 DUI / DWI cases involving Officer M Perkins in Montgomery County, 28.6% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Montgomery 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. 166 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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