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S Murphy — Arlington County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 98 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by S Murphy? 35.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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S Murphy
Arlington County
35.8%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
64.2%
Convicted
98
Cases
67
Resolved here
52th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
98 cases · 2025
Based on 98 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in S Murphy's cases for your specific charge.

Public Intoxication 62.5% dismissed DUI / DWI 50.0% dismissed

If S Murphy filed your case in Arlington County, here's what the data shows: of 98 cases filed, 67 reached an outcome — 35.8% were dismissed and 64.2% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 52% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (34 cases, 35.7% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (33 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 98 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 34 35.7%
Traffic Infraction 33 10.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 12 62.5%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 50.0%

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%

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 Murphy have a 35.8% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 98 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 52% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S Murphy include Other (34 cases), Traffic Infraction (33 cases), Public Intoxication (12 cases), DUI / DWI (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 12 Public Intoxication cases involving S Murphy in Arlington County, 8 reached an outcome and 62.5% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Arlington County.
Of 5 DUI / DWI cases involving S Murphy in Arlington County, 2 reached an outcome and 50.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI 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. 98 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

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