R M Whisenhunt
Fairfax County
19.2%
Dismissed
80.6%
Convicted
927
Cases
17th
Percentile
Top charge: DUI / DWI
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
927 cases · 2023–2024

Charged after an arrest by R M Whisenhunt? 19.2% of their cases were dismissed.

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You were arrested by Officer Whisenhunt in Fairfax County, where his cases follow a distinctive pattern. His dismissal rate of 19.2% is significantly lower than Virginia's statewide average of 34.7%—roughly 15 percentage points below the norm. This means cases he brings are less likely to be dismissed and more likely to result in conviction than the typical arrest in Virginia. He sits in the 17th percentile among officers statewide, meaning his dismissal rate is among the lowest. In practical terms, if you were arrested by him, the data suggests the charges are pursued with less attrition than average through the system.

Looking at what Officer Whisenhunt typically arrests for, the vast majority of his 927 cases fall into an "Other" category with a 17.3% dismissal rate, making them even harder to get dismissed than his overall average. His 57 DUI/DWI cases show a 19.2% dismissal rate, roughly matching his overall pattern. The only notable exception is his 14 driving suspended cases, which have a 50% dismissal rate—suggesting those charges face significantly different outcomes. Where your charge falls within these categories will matter for understanding your particular situation.

Based on 927 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
DUI / DWI Guide 57 19.2%
Driving Suspended Guide 14 50.0%
Failure to Appear 12 88.9%
Reckless Driving Guide 6 33.3%

Other Officers in Fairfax County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
B A Edwards 8,729 41.5%
A W Depoto 4,007 27.2%
C S Chessnoe 2,792 41.9%
J Sledge 2,462 22.1%
A Janeczko 2,383 34.7%

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 R M Whisenhunt have a 19.2% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 927 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 17% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving R M Whisenhunt include DUI / DWI (57 cases), Driving Suspended (14 cases), Failure to Appear (12 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 57 DUI / DWI cases involving R M Whisenhunt in Fairfax County, 19.2% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Fairfax County.
Based on 14 Driving Suspended cases involving R M Whisenhunt in Fairfax County, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended 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, 2023–2024. 927 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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