Charged after an arrest by Trooper Dt Scaletta? 37.5% of their cases were dismissed — above the Montgomery County average.

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Trooper Dt Scaletta
Montgomery County
37.5%
Dismissed
62.5%
Convicted
473
Cases
52th
Percentile
Top charge: Reckless Driving
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
473 cases · 2023–2024

You were arrested by Trooper Dt Scaletta in Montgomery County, and your case follows a fairly typical pattern for Virginia. His 37.5% dismissal rate runs slightly above the statewide average of 34.7%, meaning cases he makes are dismissed at a moderately higher rate than most officers across the state. This puts him right around the middle of his peer group. About 62.5% of his cases end in conviction, which tracks closely with statewide outcomes. The data suggests Scaletta's cases aren't unusually weak or strong compared to other troopers—they resolve roughly in line with what happens across Virginia's courts.

The charge data available doesn't break down specific offense types, only that all 473 cases fall into broader categories. This means your particular charge likely follows the same 37.5% dismissal rate trend seen in Scaletta's overall caseload. Whether your case gets dismissed, reduced, or results in conviction will depend heavily on the specific facts and how they're presented in court, not on anything unusual about this officer's arrest patterns.

Based on 473 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Montgomery County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Reckless Driving Guide 10 10.0%

Other Officers in Montgomery County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Trooper Radcliffe 1,594 18.4%
Trooper Rd Alley 1,445 22.3%
Trooper J Weast 1,154 29.9%
Trooper J Crewe 1,139 53.9%
Sgt Dw Hamrick 929 37.5%

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 Trooper Dt Scaletta have a 37.5% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 473 cases from 2023-2024 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 Trooper Dt Scaletta include Reckless Driving (10 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 Reckless Driving cases involving Trooper Dt Scaletta in Montgomery County, 10.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Montgomery 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, 2023–2024. 473 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

37.5% of this officer's cases in Montgomery County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.