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J W Palmer — Fauquier County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 1,440 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by J W Palmer? 47.1% of their cases were dismissed — above the Fauquier County average.

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J W Palmer
Fauquier County
47.1%
Dismissed
52.5%
Convicted
1,440
Cases
72th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
1,440 cases · 2025
Based on 1,440 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Obstruction 75.0% dismissed Reckless Driving 25.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 20.0% dismissed

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If J W Palmer filed your case in Fauquier County, here's what the data shows: 47.1% of their 1,440 cases were dismissed, and 52.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Fauquier County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 72% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (1,084 cases, 45.0% dismissed), followed by Other (325 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 1,440 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 1,084 45.0%
Other 325 54.0%
Obstruction Guide 12 75.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 12 25.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 20.0%

Other Officers in Fauquier County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
W M Frost 1,009 27.9%
J W Nagel 700 20.1%
S L Kerns 692 17.0%
C S Moline 667 23.9%
C A Acres 603 18.5%

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 Palmer have a 47.1% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 1,440 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 72% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J W Palmer include Traffic Infraction (1,084 cases), Other (325 cases), Obstruction (12 cases), Reckless Driving (12 cases), Driving Suspended (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 12 Obstruction cases involving J W Palmer in Fauquier County, 75.0% were dismissed. View full Obstruction outcomes for Fauquier County.
Based on 12 Reckless Driving cases involving J W Palmer in Fauquier County, 25.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving 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. 1,440 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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