What are the case outcomes for Obstruction in Fauquier County?

Based on 99 cases in Fauquier County (2025 public records), 53.4% are dismissed, 39.7% result in a guilty plea, and 6.8% end in acquittal. The median case takes 1.8 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Obstruction in Fauquier County?

The dismissal rate is 53.4%, based on 99 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (cases dropped by the prosecutor).

How long does a Obstruction case take in Fauquier County?

The median case takes 1.8 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 28 days, while the slowest 25% take 3.3 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Obstruction in Fauquier County?

The conviction rate for Obstruction in Fauquier County is 39.7%, based on 99 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

What does the data show about charge reductions for Obstruction in Fauquier County?

Charge reduction data is limited for this combination in our records.

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for Obstruction in Fauquier County?

Obstruction cases in Fauquier County are heard in General District Court (99 cases in 2025).

How does Fauquier County compare to other courts for Obstruction?

Fauquier County has a 53.4% dismissal rate for Obstruction. Visit the Obstruction overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

What does the sentencing data show for Obstruction in Fauquier County?

For those convicted of Obstruction in Fauquier County, the average sentence recorded is 4.7 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Obstruction in Fauquier County, VA

Based on 99 public court records from 2025, Obstruction cases in Fauquier County General District Court have a 53.4% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 56.8%), a 39.7% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 1.8 months.

53.4%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 56.8% statewide

39.7%

Conviction Rate

● vs 39.7% statewide

1.8 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 99 General District Court cases in Fauquier County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Obstruction cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

16.4%

37.0%

39.7%

Dismissed by judge 16.4% (n=12) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 37.0% (n=27) Guilty Plea 39.7% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 6.8%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 39.7% of 73 resolved cases.

Source: 99 General District Court records, Fauquier County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Fauquier County compares

Dismissal rates for Obstruction in this and peer jurisdictions, 2025. Peers are the highest-volume neighboring jurisdictions in the same region.

Fauquier CountyThis page 53.4% 99 cases

Fairfax County 79.3% 673 cases Prince William County 66.2% 659 cases Arlington County 77.6% 293 cases Stafford County 57.8% 259 cases

Statewide average 56.8% all Virginia

Click any peer for its full record. Bar lengths are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Filed in Fauquier County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 31 convicted cases in Fauquier County General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

9.7%

Received Active Jail

Median suppressed (N<30)

▼ vs 40.8% statewide

38.7%

Received Probation

Median suppressed (N<30)

▲ vs 36.6% statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Fauquier County General District Court. They do not predict any individual case outcome. See methodology for definitions and suppression rules.

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 28 days

Median 1.8 months

Slowest 25% 3.3 months

Defense Attorneys with Obstruction Cases in Fauquier County

Attorneys whose primary jurisdiction is Fauquier County and who appeared as defense counsel of record on Obstruction cases in 2025. Listed by case count.

Shaniqua Clark Nelson 8 of 77 total Mark B Williams 6 of 261 total Joseph R Pricone 5 of 345 total Brandon Sloane 3 of 162 total John C Clark 2 of 211 total Joseph Pricone 2 of 153 total Lindsay J Lehew 2 of 139 total T Huntley; Iii Thorpe 2 of 25 total

Counts are each attorney's full 2025 caseload statewide. Click any name for their jurisdiction + outcome breakdown.

All Virginia defense attorneys

Commonwealth's Attorney Office — Fauquier County

974 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Fauquier County Commonwealth's Attorney in 2025. Office-level data — direct-indictment rate, disposition mix, trial activity. View office records →

III Background

Arresting Officers — Dismissal Rates

Officers whose Obstruction arrests in Fauquier County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

J W Palmer 75.0% 12 cases J A Rigney 66.7% 10 cases M A Williams 25.0% 23 cases

Ranking shows officers in this jurisdiction with the highest Obstruction dismissal rates (minimum 10 cases). Click any name for their full record.

All arresting officers in Fauquier County

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.

How does Fauquier County compare to other Virginia courts?

Fauquier County has a 53.4% dismissal rate for Obstruction cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the Obstruction overview to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across every jurisdiction.

Where does this data come from and how often is it updated?

All figures on this page come from Virginia's public Case Information System (CIS) and District Court system, calendar year 2025 onward. The dataset is refreshed quarterly. See methodology for definitions, denominators, and known coverage gaps.

Cite this page

VirginiaCourtFile.com (2026). Obstruction Outcomes — Fauquier County, Virginia. Based on 99 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/obstruction/fauquier-county

Other Charges in Fauquier County

DUI / DWI

313 cases · 16.8% dismissed

Reckless Driving

212 cases · 40.1% dismissed

Driving Suspended

208 cases · 21.1% dismissed

Drug Possession

181 cases · 46.9% dismissed