Charged after an arrest by M A Williams? 10.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 87% of M A Williams's 453 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

M A Williams
Fauquier County
10.4%
Dismissed
87.2%
Convicted
453
Cases
8th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
453 cases · 2025

If M A Williams filed your case in Fauquier County, here's what the data shows: 10.4% of their 453 cases were dismissed, and 87.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Fauquier County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 8% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (396 cases, 7.4% dismissed), followed by Obstruction (23 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 453 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 396 7.4%
Obstruction Guide 23 25.0%
Other 23 30.0%

Other Officers in Fauquier County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J W Palmer 1,440 47.1%
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%

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 M A Williams have a 10.4% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 453 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 8% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M A Williams include Traffic Infraction (396 cases), Obstruction (23 cases), Other (23 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 23 Obstruction cases involving M A Williams in Fauquier County, 25.0% were dismissed. View full Obstruction 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. 453 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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