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Charged after an arrest by J R Fernandez? 41.2% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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J R Fernandez
Fairfax County
41.2%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
57.9%
Convicted
274
Cases
63th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
274 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

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If J R Fernandez filed your case in Fairfax County, here's what the data shows: 41.2% of their 274 cases were dismissed, and 57.9% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 63% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (126 cases, 41.2% dismissed), followed by DUI / DWI (65 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 274 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Fairfax 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 R Fernandez resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalObstruction — 100.0% of 8 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 5 charges by case volume · Fairfax County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 126 41.2%
DUI / DWI Guide 65 17.9%
Traffic Infraction 51 50.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 9 42.9%
Obstruction Guide 8 100.0%
Drug Possession Guide 6 100.0%
Failure to Appear 6 100.0%

Other Officers in Fairfax County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C S Chessnoe 5,023 47.5%
S Faett 4,036 99.9%
R C Silva 1,719 100.0%
A L Mcinnes 1,481 26.0%
B A Hungarter 1,267 27.3%

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 R Fernandez have a 41.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 274 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 63% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J R Fernandez include Other (126 cases), DUI / DWI (65 cases), Traffic Infraction (51 cases), Reckless Driving (9 cases), Obstruction (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 65 DUI / DWI cases involving J R Fernandez in Fairfax County, 17.9% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Fairfax County.
Based on 9 Reckless Driving cases involving J R Fernandez in Fairfax County, 42.9% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Fairfax 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. 274 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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