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Charged after an arrest by Z M Smith? 31.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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Z M Smith
Prince William County
31.7%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
68.3%
Convicted
270
Cases
164
Resolved here
43th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
270 cases · 2025

If Z M Smith filed your case in Prince William County, here's what the data shows: of 270 cases filed, 164 reached an outcome — 31.7% were dismissed and 68.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 43% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (214 cases, 31.0% dismissed), followed by Other (44 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 270 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Prince William 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
Traffic Infraction 214 31.0%
Other 44 34.5%
Reckless Driving Guide 8 16.7%

Other Officers in Prince William County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C D Simmons 1,739 41.7%
M S Dean 1,720 36.9%
B T Pellath 1,247 41.6%
R Duncan 1,171 37.8%
A E Mellis 1,099 42.0%

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 Z M Smith have a 31.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 270 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 43% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Z M Smith include Traffic Infraction (214 cases), Other (44 cases), Reckless Driving (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 8 Reckless Driving cases involving Z M Smith in Prince William County, 6 reached an outcome and 16.7% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Prince William 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. 270 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

31.7% of this officer's cases in Prince William County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.