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J W Palmer — Fauquier County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 1,949 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by J W Palmer? 52.2% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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J W Palmer
Fauquier County
52.2%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
47.4%
Convicted
1,949
Cases
79th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
1,949 cases · 2025
Based on 1,949 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Obstruction 85.7% dismissed Reckless Driving 25.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 20.0% dismissed

If J W Palmer filed your case in Fauquier County, here's what the data shows: 52.2% of their 1,949 cases were dismissed, and 47.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 79% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (1,387 cases, 48.1% dismissed), followed by Other (520 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 1,949 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 Palmer resolve, by charge

Obstruction 85.7% Reckless Driving 25.0% Driving Suspended 20.0%

Highest dismissalObstruction — 85.7% of 23 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 1,387 48.1%
Other 520 61.7%
Obstruction Guide 23 85.7%
Reckless Driving Guide 12 25.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 20.0%

Other Officers in Fauquier County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
W M Frost 1,206 30.3%
S L Kerns 791 16.0%
J W Nagel 751 23.8%
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 Palmer have a 52.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 1,949 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 79% 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 (1,387 cases), Other (520 cases), Obstruction (23 cases), Reckless Driving (12 cases), Driving Suspended (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 23 Obstruction cases involving J W Palmer in Fauquier County, 85.7% 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. 1,949 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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