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Charged after an arrest by S Callahan? 35.2% of their cases were dismissed.

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S Callahan
Arlington County
35.2%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
63.4%
Convicted
196
Cases
145
Resolved here
51th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
196 cases · 2025

If S Callahan filed your case in Arlington County, here's what the data shows: of 196 cases filed, 145 reached an outcome — 35.2% were dismissed and 63.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 51% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (110 cases, 23.8% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (82 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 196 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 110 23.8%
Traffic Infraction 82 49.2%

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 S Callahan have a 35.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 196 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 51% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S Callahan include Other (110 cases), Traffic Infraction (82 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. 196 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

35.2% of this officer's cases in Arlington County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.