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Charged after an arrest by H Whitesell? 37.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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H Whitesell
Fauquier County
37.9%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
59.1%
Convicted
117
Cases
57th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
117 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in H Whitesell's cases for your specific charge.

If H Whitesell filed your case in Fauquier County, here's what the data shows: 37.9% of their 117 cases were dismissed, and 59.1% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 57% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (69 cases, 29.4% dismissed), followed by Other (23 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 117 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving H Whitesell resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalPublic Intoxication — 50.0% of 5 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 69 29.4%
Other 23 76.9%
DUI / DWI Guide 8 16.7%
Larceny / Theft Guide 5 0.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 5 50.0%

Other Officers in Fauquier County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J W Palmer 1,949 52.2%
W M Frost 1,206 30.3%
S L Kerns 791 16.0%
J W Nagel 751 23.8%
C S Moline 710 27.8%

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 H Whitesell have a 37.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 117 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 57% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving H Whitesell include Traffic Infraction (69 cases), Other (23 cases), DUI / DWI (8 cases), Larceny / Theft (5 cases), Public Intoxication (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 8 DUI / DWI cases involving H Whitesell in Fauquier County, 16.7% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Fauquier County.
Based on 5 Larceny / Theft cases involving H Whitesell in Fauquier County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft 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. 117 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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