Charged after an arrest by P W Edwards? 59.0% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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P W Edwards
Fairfax County
59.0%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
39.0%
Convicted
211
Cases
86th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
211 cases · 2025

If P W Edwards filed your case in Fairfax County, here's what the data shows: 59.0% of their 211 cases were dismissed, and 39.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 86% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (107 cases, 44.7% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (76 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 211 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 107 44.7%
Traffic Infraction 76 61.2%
Larceny / Theft Guide 10 50.0%

Other Officers in Fairfax County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C S Chessnoe 5,023 47.5%
S Faett 4,036 99.9%
R C Silva 1,719 100.0%
A L Mcinnes 1,481 26.0%
B A Hungarter 1,267 27.3%

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 59.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 211 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 (107 cases), Traffic Infraction (76 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. 211 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

59.0% of this officer's cases in Fairfax County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.