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C S Chessnoe

Fairfax County · What happened in 2,792 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by C S Chessnoe? 41.9% of their cases were dismissed — above the Fairfax County average.

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C S Chessnoe
Fairfax County
41.9%
Dismissed
57.8%
Convicted
2,792
Cases
61th
Percentile
Top charge: Driving Suspended
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
2,792 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 2,792 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in C S Chessnoe's cases for your specific charge.

Driving Suspended 35.3% dismissed Reckless Driving 0.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 12.5% dismissed Public Intoxication 50.0% dismissed

Don't see your charge? Check your case

You were arrested by Officer Chessnoe in Fairfax County, and your case has a better-than-average chance of being dismissed. Officer Chessnoe's dismissal rate is 41.9 percent, which runs about 7 percentage points higher than Virginia's statewide average of 34.7 percent. This means cases this officer brings are dismissed more often than most. Of the 2,792 cases Chessnoe has filed, 57.8 percent resulted in conviction. The officer ranks at the 60th percentile among peers, suggesting a fairly typical track record overall, but the elevated dismissal rate is noteworthy for your situation.

Most of Officer Chessnoe's arrests—2,755 cases—fall under "Other" charges with a 42 percent dismissal rate. If you were charged with Driving Suspended, your dismissal rate drops to 35.3 percent. DUI/DWI charges carry the lowest dismissal rate at 12.5 percent across 8 cases, while Public Intoxication showed a 50 percent dismissal rate in 6 cases. Where your specific charge lands in this breakdown matters for understanding your individual odds.

Based on 2,792 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Fairfax 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
Driving Suspended Guide 17 35.3%
Reckless Driving Guide 10 0.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 8 12.5%
Public Intoxication Guide 6 50.0%

Other Officers in Fairfax County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
B A Edwards 8,729 41.5%
A W Depoto 4,007 27.2%
J Sledge 2,462 22.1%
A Janeczko 2,383 34.7%
M R Staton 2,218 31.9%

Common Questions

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 S Chessnoe have a 41.9% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 2,792 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 61% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving C S Chessnoe include Driving Suspended (17 cases), Reckless Driving (10 cases), DUI / DWI (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 17 Driving Suspended cases involving C S Chessnoe in Fairfax County, 35.3% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Fairfax County.
Based on 10 Reckless Driving cases involving C S Chessnoe in Fairfax County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Fairfax 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. 2,792 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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