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J C Tanner — Fauquier County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 558 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by J C Tanner? 20.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 86% of J C Tanner's 558 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

J C Tanner
Fauquier County
20.8%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
78.6%
Convicted
558
Cases
21th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
558 cases · 2025
Based on 558 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in J C Tanner's cases for your specific charge.

Reckless Driving 33.3% dismissed DUI / DWI 37.5% dismissed Driving Suspended 25.0% dismissed

If J C Tanner filed your case in Fauquier County, here's what the data shows: 20.8% of their 558 cases were dismissed, and 78.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 21% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (480 cases, 15.9% dismissed), followed by Other (46 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 558 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 C Tanner resolve, by charge

DUI / DWI 37.5% Reckless Driving 33.3% Driving Suspended 25.0%

Highest dismissalDUI / DWI — 37.5% of 9 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 480 15.9%
Other 46 44.1%
Reckless Driving Guide 10 33.3%
DUI / DWI Guide 9 37.5%
Driving Suspended Guide 8 25.0%

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%

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 C Tanner have a 20.8% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 558 cases from 2025 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 J C Tanner include Traffic Infraction (480 cases), Other (46 cases), Reckless Driving (10 cases), DUI / DWI (9 cases), Driving Suspended (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 Reckless Driving cases involving J C Tanner in Fauquier County, 33.3% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Fauquier County.
Based on 9 DUI / DWI cases involving J C Tanner in Fauquier County, 37.5% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI 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. 558 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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