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Charged after an arrest by P Battaglia? 53.6% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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P Battaglia
Arlington County
53.6%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
44.8%
Convicted
312
Cases
250
Resolved here
81th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
312 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

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

If P Battaglia filed your case in Arlington County, here's what the data shows: of 312 cases filed, 250 reached an outcome — 53.6% were dismissed and 44.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 81% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (134 cases, 64.3% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (88 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 312 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Arlington County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: July 8, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving P Battaglia resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalPublic Intoxication — 80.0% of 5 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 4 charges by case volume · Arlington County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 134 64.3%
Traffic Infraction 88 52.1%
DUI / DWI Guide 44 11.8%
Assault & Battery Guide 9 42.9%
Public Intoxication Guide 9 80.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 75.0%

Other Officers in Arlington County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Trainer 983 20.1%
B Ciero 961 56.3%
G Seibert 857 35.5%
K Heath 772 34.6%
M Cymbalisty 757 30.6%

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 P Battaglia have a 53.6% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 312 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 81% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving P Battaglia include Other (134 cases), Traffic Infraction (88 cases), DUI / DWI (44 cases), Assault & Battery (9 cases), Public Intoxication (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 44 DUI / DWI cases involving P Battaglia in Arlington County, 34 reached an outcome and 11.8% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Arlington County.
Of 9 Assault & Battery cases involving P Battaglia in Arlington County, 7 reached an outcome and 42.9% were dismissed. View full Assault & Battery outcomes for Arlington 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. 312 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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