Charged after an arrest by S Murphy? 38.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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S Murphy
Arlington County
38.5%
Dismissed
61.5%
Convicted
75
Cases
57th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
75 cases · 2025

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If S Murphy filed your case in Arlington County, here's what the data shows: 38.5% of their 75 cases were dismissed, and 61.5% resulted in conviction. That's near the Arlington County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 57% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (28 cases, 33.3% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (20 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 75 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
Other 28 33.3%
Traffic Infraction 20 13.3%
Public Intoxication Guide 12 62.5%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 0.0%

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 S Murphy have a 38.5% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 75 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 57% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S Murphy include Other (28 cases), Traffic Infraction (20 cases), Public Intoxication (12 cases), DUI / DWI (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 12 Public Intoxication cases involving S Murphy in Arlington County, 62.5% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Arlington County.
Based on 5 DUI / DWI cases involving S Murphy in Arlington County, 0.0% 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. 75 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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