What does the sentencing data show for Failure to Appear in Fairfax County?

For those convicted of Failure to Appear in Fairfax County, the average sentence recorded is 29 days (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Failure to Appear in Fairfax County, VA — 88.6% Dismissal Rate

Q: What are the case outcomes for Failure to Appear in Fairfax County?

Based on 5560 cases in Fairfax County (2023-2024 public records), 88.6% are dismissed, 10.7% result in a guilty plea, and 0.7% end in acquittal. The median case takes 6.9 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

Q: What is the dismissal rate for Failure to Appear in Fairfax County?

The dismissal rate is 88.6%, based on 5560 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi.

Q: How long does a Failure to Appear case take in Fairfax County?

The median case takes 6.9 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 3.5 months, while the slowest 25% take 1.2 years or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

According to 5,560 public court records from 2023–2024, Failure to Appear cases in Fairfax County, Virginia have a 88.6% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 57.4%), a 10.7% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 6.9 months.

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88.6%

Dismissal Rate

Statewide avg: 57.4%

10.7%

Conviction Rate

Statewide avg: 37.2%

6.9 months

Median Duration

Case Outcomes

How 5,560 cases were resolved — dismissed means the case was dropped by the court or prosecutor.

88.6%

Dismissed 88.6% Guilty Plea 10.7% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.7%

Source: 5,560 public court records, Fairfax County Courts, 2023–2024 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Case Duration

Time from filing to final disposition — half of cases resolve faster than the median.

Fastest 25% 3.5 months

Median 6.9 months

Slowest 25% 1.2 years

Sentencing When Convicted

29 days

Avg Sentence

10 days

Median Sentence

$208

Avg Fine

Charge Reductions

When the original charge is amended to a lesser offense, usually through negotiation between the attorney and prosecutor.

1.2% of Failure to Appear cases
in Fairfax County are reduced

63 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Failure to Appear Fail To Appear, Misd Offense

59 cases

Failure to Appear Petit Larceny

1 cases

Failure to Appear Op/Permt/Prk Op Unlic Mtr Veh

1 cases

Arresting Officers — Dismissal Rates

Officers whose Failure to Appear arrests in Fairfax County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

Officer	Cases	Dismissal Rate
P Smith	12	100.0%
M C Bedekovich	17	100.0%
Judge Kelley	16	100.0%
Judge Cassidy	33	100.0%
D W Gundlach	17	100.0%

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your case.

Based on 5,560 cases in Fairfax County, 88.6% are dismissed, 10.7% result in a guilty plea, and 0.7% end in acquittal. The median case takes 6.9 months from filing to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Failure to Appear in Fairfax County is 88.6%, based on 5,560 cases from 2023–2024 public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and nolle prosequi (dropped by the prosecutor).

The median Failure to Appear case in Fairfax County takes 6.9 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 3.5 months, while the slowest 25% take 1.2 years or longer. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

For those convicted of Failure to Appear in Fairfax County, the average fine is $208 and the average sentence is 29 days (including suspended time). Actual penalties depend on the circumstances of each case, prior record, and other factors.

The conviction rate for Failure to Appear in Fairfax County is 10.7%, based on 5,560 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This includes both guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Virginia attorney.

1.2% of Failure to Appear cases in Fairfax County are reduced to lesser charges based on 2023-2024 court records. The most common reduction is to Fail To Appear, Misd Offense (59 cases).

Fairfax County has a 88.6% dismissal rate for Failure to Appear cases. Outcomes can vary significantly across Virginia courts. View our Failure to Appear overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all jurisdictions.

For those convicted of Failure to Appear in Fairfax County, the average sentence recorded is 29 days (including suspended time) with a median of 10 days. Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Data source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024. 5,560 cases analyzed for Failure to Appear in Fairfax County. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com