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Charged after an arrest by J W Nagel? 23.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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J W Nagel
Fauquier County
23.8%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
75.5%
Convicted
751
Cases
27th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
751 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in J W Nagel's cases for your specific charge.

If J W Nagel filed your case in Fauquier County, here's what the data shows: 23.8% of their 751 cases were dismissed, and 75.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 27% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (487 cases, 21.5% dismissed), followed by Other (205 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 751 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 W Nagel resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalReckless Driving — 50.0% of 8 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 4 charges by case volume · Fauquier County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 487 21.5%
Other 205 24.7%
DUI / DWI Guide 17 13.3%
Driving Suspended Guide 16 31.2%
Public Intoxication Guide 9 37.5%
Reckless Driving Guide 8 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%
C S Moline 710 27.8%
C A Acres 660 18.1%

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 W Nagel have a 23.8% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 751 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 27% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J W Nagel include Traffic Infraction (487 cases), Other (205 cases), DUI / DWI (17 cases), Driving Suspended (16 cases), Public Intoxication (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 17 DUI / DWI cases involving J W Nagel in Fauquier County, 13.3% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Fauquier County.
Based on 16 Driving Suspended cases involving J W Nagel in Fauquier County, 31.2% 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. 751 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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