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J W Nagel — Fauquier County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 751 cases involving this officer

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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
412
Resolved here
27th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
751 cases · 2025
Based on 751 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Reckless Driving 24.3% dismissed DUI / DWI 13.3% dismissed Driving Suspended 31.2% dismissed Public Intoxication 37.5% dismissed

If J W Nagel filed your case in Fauquier County, here's what the data shows: of 751 cases filed, 412 reached an outcome — 23.8% 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 (464 cases, 22.6% dismissed), followed by Other (195 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: July 8, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving J W Nagel resolve, by charge

Public Intoxication 37.5% Driving Suspended 31.2% Reckless Driving 24.3% DUI / DWI 13.3%

Highest dismissalPublic Intoxication — 37.5% of 8 resolved 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 464 22.6%
Other 195 24.1%
Reckless Driving Guide 38 24.3%
DUI / DWI Guide 17 13.3%
Driving Suspended Guide 16 31.2%
Public Intoxication Guide 9 37.5%

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%

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 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 (464 cases), Other (195 cases), Reckless Driving (38 cases), DUI / DWI (17 cases), Driving Suspended (16 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 38 Reckless Driving cases involving J W Nagel in Fauquier County, 37 reached an outcome and 24.3% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Fauquier County.
Of 17 DUI / DWI cases involving J W Nagel in Fauquier County, 15 reached an outcome and 13.3% 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. 751 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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