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Charged after an arrest by C S Chessnoe? 47.5% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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C S Chessnoe
Fairfax County
47.5%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
52.3%
Convicted
5,023
Cases
2,827
Resolved here
74th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
5,023 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

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

If C S Chessnoe filed your case in Fairfax County, here's what the data shows: of 5,023 cases filed, 2,827 reached an outcome — 47.5% were dismissed and 52.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 74% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (3,145 cases, 48.9% dismissed), followed by Other (1,820 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 5,023 public court records, 2025. 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: July 8, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving C S Chessnoe resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalFailure to Appear — 100.0% of 8 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Fairfax County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 3,145 48.9%
Other 1,820 45.8%
Reckless Driving Guide 34 5.9%
Driving Suspended Guide 14 71.4%
Failure to Appear 9 100.0%

Other Officers in Fairfax County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
S Faett 4,036 99.9%
R C Silva 1,719 100.0%
A L Mcinnes 1,481 26.0%
B A Hungarter 1,267 27.3%
E Choi 1,155 50.8%

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 47.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 5,023 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 74% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving C S Chessnoe include Traffic Infraction (3,145 cases), Other (1,820 cases), Reckless Driving (34 cases), Driving Suspended (14 cases), Failure to Appear (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 34 Reckless Driving cases involving C S Chessnoe in Fairfax County, 34 reached an outcome and 5.9% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Fairfax County.
Of 14 Driving Suspended cases involving C S Chessnoe in Fairfax County, 14 reached an outcome and 71.4% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended 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, 2025. 5,023 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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