Charged after an arrest by Picardo? 22.6% of their cases were dismissed.

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Picardo
Arlington County
22.6%
Dismissed
77.4%
Convicted
94
Cases
25th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
94 cases · 2025

If Picardo filed your case in Arlington County, here's what the data shows: 22.6% of their 94 cases were dismissed, and 77.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Arlington County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 25% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (47 cases, 29.0% dismissed), followed by Other (40 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 94 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: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 47 29.0%
Other 40 12.5%
Reckless Driving Guide 6 16.7%

Other Officers in Arlington County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Trainer 913 19.6%
B Ciero 835 57.7%
G Seibert 770 35.4%
M Cymbalisty 711 32.3%
K Heath 709 34.1%

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 Picardo have a 22.6% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 94 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 25% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Picardo include Traffic Infraction (47 cases), Other (40 cases), Reckless Driving (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 Reckless Driving cases involving Picardo in Arlington County, 16.7% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving 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. 94 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

22.6% of this officer's cases in Arlington County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.