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Charged after an arrest by J Y Cespedes Mendoza? 7.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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J Y Cespedes Mendoza
Fauquier County
7.9%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
78.9%
Convicted
84
Cases
6th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
84 cases · 2025

If J Y Cespedes Mendoza filed your case in Fauquier County, here's what the data shows: 7.9% of their 84 cases were dismissed, and 78.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 6% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (63 cases, 6.9% dismissed), followed by Other (15 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 84 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 63 6.9%
Other 15 0.0%

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%
J W Nagel 751 23.8%
C S Moline 710 27.8%

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 Y Cespedes Mendoza have a 7.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 84 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 6% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J Y Cespedes Mendoza include Traffic Infraction (63 cases), Other (15 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 84 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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