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D W Settle

Fauquier County · What happened in 975 cases involving this officer

D W Settle
Fauquier County
21.9%
Dismissed
77.9%
Convicted
975
Cases
21th
Percentile
Top charge: DUI / DWI
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
975 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by D W Settle? 21.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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What were you charged with?

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

DUI / DWI 13.6% dismissed Public Intoxication 23.1% dismissed Reckless Driving 50.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 40.0% dismissed

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If D W Settle filed your case in Fauquier County, here's what the data shows: 21.9% of their 975 cases were dismissed, and 77.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Fauquier County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 21% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is DUI / DWI (30 cases, 13.6% dismissed), followed by Public Intoxication (17 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 975 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
DUI / DWI Guide 30 13.6%
Public Intoxication Guide 17 23.1%
Reckless Driving Guide 15 50.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 15 40.0%

Other Officers in Fauquier County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J W Palmer 2,553 41.8%
M D Brill 1,905 19.5%
K C Daymude 1,819 15.5%
W M Frost 1,780 19.6%
D J Mabie 1,499 24.7%

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 21.9% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 975 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 21% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving D W Settle include DUI / DWI (30 cases), Public Intoxication (17 cases), Reckless Driving (15 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 30 DUI / DWI cases involving D W Settle in Fauquier County, 13.6% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Fauquier County.
Based on 17 Public Intoxication cases involving D W Settle in Fauquier County, 23.1% 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, 2023–2024. 975 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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