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J A Rigney — Fauquier County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 616 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by J A Rigney? 18.0% of their cases were dismissed.

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J A Rigney
Fauquier County
18.0%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
81.5%
Convicted
616
Cases
17th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
616 cases · 2025
Based on 616 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in J A Rigney's cases for your specific charge.

Drug Possession 36.4% dismissed Driving Suspended 25.0% dismissed Reckless Driving 33.3% dismissed Obstruction 66.7% dismissed DUI / DWI 0.0% dismissed Public Intoxication 33.3% dismissed

If J A Rigney filed your case in Fauquier County, here's what the data shows: 18.0% of their 616 cases were dismissed, and 81.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 17% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (379 cases, 15.2% dismissed), followed by Other (165 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 616 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 J A Rigney resolve, by charge

Obstruction 66.7% Drug Possession 36.4% Reckless Driving 33.3% Public Intoxication 33.3% Driving Suspended 25.0% DUI / DWI 0.0%

Highest dismissalObstruction — 66.7% of 10 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 6 charges by case volume · Fauquier County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 379 15.2%
Other 165 15.6%
Drug Possession Guide 19 36.4%
Driving Suspended Guide 14 25.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 12 33.3%
Obstruction Guide 10 66.7%
DUI / DWI Guide 8 0.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 6 33.3%

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%

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 J A Rigney have a 18.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 616 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 17% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J A Rigney include Traffic Infraction (379 cases), Other (165 cases), Drug Possession (19 cases), Driving Suspended (14 cases), Reckless Driving (12 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 19 Drug Possession cases involving J A Rigney in Fauquier County, 36.4% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Fauquier County.
Based on 14 Driving Suspended cases involving J A Rigney in Fauquier County, 25.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended 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. 616 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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