Charged after an arrest by Officer Mj Gardner? 18.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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Officer Mj Gardner
Montgomery County
18.8%
Dismissed
78.1%
Convicted
43
Cases
18th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
43 cases · 2025

If Officer Mj Gardner filed your case in Montgomery County, here's what the data shows: 18.8% of their 43 cases were dismissed, and 78.1% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Montgomery County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 18% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (14 cases, 8.3% dismissed), followed by Larceny / Theft (12 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 43 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 14 8.3%
Larceny / Theft Guide 12 11.1%
Other 7 25.0%

Other Officers in Montgomery County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Trooper J Crewe 822 50.1%
Trooper Rd Alley 467 26.5%
Trooper J Weast 449 26.2%
Trooper J Simone 397 33.1%
Trooper Dt Perkins 390 48.4%

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 Mj Gardner have a 18.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 43 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 18% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Officer Mj Gardner include Traffic Infraction (14 cases), Larceny / Theft (12 cases), Other (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 12 Larceny / Theft cases involving Officer Mj Gardner in Montgomery County, 11.1% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft 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. 43 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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