Charged after an arrest by P W Edwards? 59.5% of their cases were dismissed — above the Fairfax County average.

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P W Edwards
Fairfax County
59.5%
Dismissed
37.8%
Convicted
162
Cases
86th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
162 cases · 2025

If P W Edwards filed your case in Fairfax County, here's what the data shows: 59.5% of their 162 cases were dismissed, and 37.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Fairfax County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 86% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (79 cases, 44.0% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (55 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 162 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Fairfax 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
Other 79 44.0%
Traffic Infraction 55 60.6%
Larceny / Theft Guide 10 50.0%

Other Officers in Fairfax County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C S Chessnoe 4,704 46.8%
S Faett 4,034 99.9%
A L Mcinnes 1,227 26.2%
B A Hungarter 1,150 28.5%
A W Depoto 1,061 34.4%

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 P W Edwards have a 59.5% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 162 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 86% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving P W Edwards include Other (79 cases), Traffic Infraction (55 cases), Larceny / Theft (10 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 Larceny / Theft cases involving P W Edwards in Fairfax County, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Fairfax 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. 162 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

59.5% of this officer's cases in Fairfax County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.