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D W Settle — Fauquier County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 490 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by D W Settle? 23.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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D W Settle
Fauquier County
23.8%
Dismissed
75.4%
Convicted
490
Cases
27th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
490 cases · 2025
Based on 490 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in D W Settle's cases for your specific charge.

DUI / DWI 0.0% dismissed Public Intoxication 40.0% dismissed

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If D W Settle filed your case in Fauquier County, here's what the data shows: 23.8% of their 490 cases were dismissed, and 75.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Fauquier County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 27% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (350 cases, 19.4% dismissed), followed by Other (115 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 490 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Fauquier County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 350 19.4%
Other 115 34.5%
DUI / DWI Guide 7 0.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 7 40.0%

Other Officers in Fauquier County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J W Palmer 1,440 47.1%
W M Frost 1,009 27.9%
J W Nagel 700 20.1%
S L Kerns 692 17.0%
C S Moline 667 23.9%

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 D W Settle have a 23.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 490 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 27% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving D W Settle include Traffic Infraction (350 cases), Other (115 cases), DUI / DWI (7 cases), Public Intoxication (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 7 DUI / DWI cases involving D W Settle in Fauquier County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Fauquier County.
Based on 7 Public Intoxication cases involving D W Settle in Fauquier County, 40.0% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Fauquier 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. 490 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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