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S M Barden — Fairfax County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 755 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by S M Barden? 47.2% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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S M Barden
Fairfax County
47.2%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
51.7%
Convicted
755
Cases
73th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
755 cases · 2025
Based on 755 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If S M Barden filed your case in Fairfax County, here's what the data shows: 47.2% of their 755 cases were dismissed, and 51.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 73% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (487 cases, 52.9% dismissed), followed by Other (261 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 755 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 487 52.9%
Other 261 37.1%

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 S M Barden have a 47.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 755 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 73% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S M Barden include Traffic Infraction (487 cases), Other (261 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. 755 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

47.2% of this officer's cases in Fairfax County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.

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