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R Tessema — Fairfax County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 360 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by R Tessema? 26.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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R Tessema
Fairfax County
26.7%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
72.9%
Convicted
360
Cases
32th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
360 cases · 2025
Based on 360 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If R Tessema filed your case in Fairfax County, here's what the data shows: 26.7% of their 360 cases were dismissed, and 72.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 32% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (184 cases, 30.0% dismissed), followed by Other (173 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 360 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Fairfax 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 184 30.0%
Other 173 23.2%

Other Officers in Fairfax County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C S Chessnoe 5,023 47.5%
S Faett 4,036 99.9%
R C Silva 1,719 100.0%
A L Mcinnes 1,481 26.0%
B A Hungarter 1,267 27.3%

Common Questions

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 R Tessema have a 26.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 360 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 32% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving R Tessema include Traffic Infraction (184 cases), Other (173 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 360 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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