M G Spillars
Fauquier County
15.4%
Dismissed
84.6%
Convicted
499
Cases
11th
Percentile
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
499 cases · 2023–2024

Charged after an arrest by M G Spillars? 15.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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Officer M G Spillars arrested you in Fauquier County, and the numbers show a notably strict prosecution pattern. Your case has an 84.6% conviction rate compared to Virginia's statewide average of 65.3%—meaning convictions are significantly more likely here than elsewhere in the state. Spillars ranks in the bottom 11th percentile for dismissals, with only 15.4% of cases dismissed versus 34.7% statewide. This 19.3 percentage point gap is substantial. The pattern suggests charges filed by this officer tend to proceed to conviction rather than being dropped or dismissed.

The vast majority of Spillars's cases fall under "Other" charges, which make up 492 of 499 total arrests, with a 15.8% dismissal rate. Without knowing your specific charge category, this broad grouping makes it difficult to isolate how your particular offense typically resolves. What's clear is that dismissals overall are uncommon in cases this officer files—meaning most charges move forward to conviction regardless of the specific offense.

Based on 499 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Other Officers in Fauquier County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J W Palmer 2,553 41.8%
M D Brill 1,905 19.5%
K C Daymude 1,819 15.5%
W M Frost 1,780 19.6%
D J Mabie 1,499 24.7%

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 G Spillars have a 15.4% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 499 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 11% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
Detailed charge breakdown is available in the table above.
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, 2023–2024. 499 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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