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Charged after an arrest by C D Varnau? 22.0% of their cases were dismissed.

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C D Varnau
Frederick County
22.0%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
73.2%
Convicted
42
Cases
41
Resolved here
23th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
42 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in C D Varnau's cases for your specific charge.

If C D Varnau filed your case in Frederick County, here's what the data shows: of 42 cases filed, 41 reached an outcome — 22.0% were dismissed and 73.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 23% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (11 cases, 27.3% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (11 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 42 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Frederick 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
Other 11 27.3%
Traffic Infraction 11 9.1%
Larceny / Theft Guide 7 14.3%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 40.0%

Other Officers in Frederick County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
W D Alsberry 731 23.2%
B E Thomas 654 17.2%
B A Armstrong 526 15.5%
C B Smith 478 27.0%
W T Diberardine 473 35.5%

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 C D Varnau have a 22.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 42 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 23% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving C D Varnau include Other (11 cases), Traffic Infraction (11 cases), Larceny / Theft (7 cases), Reckless Driving (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 7 Larceny / Theft cases involving C D Varnau in Frederick County, 7 reached an outcome and 14.3% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Frederick County.
Of 5 Reckless Driving cases involving C D Varnau in Frederick County, 5 reached an outcome and 40.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Frederick 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. 42 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

22.0% of this officer's cases in Frederick County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.