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S E Staples

Fauquier County · What happened in 101 cases involving this officer

S E Staples
Fauquier County
72.1%
Dismissed
27.9%
Convicted
101
Cases
91th
Percentile
Top charge: Drug Possession
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
101 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by S E Staples? 72.1% of their cases were dismissed — above the Fauquier County average.

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What were you charged with?

See what happened in S E Staples's cases for your specific charge.

Drug Possession 66.7% dismissed Weapons Offense 100.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 16.7% dismissed

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You were arrested by S E Staples in Fauquier County, and the data shows an unusually high dismissal rate for cases this officer handles. Out of 101 cases, 72% were dismissed—more than double the statewide average of 35%. This puts Staples in the top 10% of Virginia officers for dismissals, meaning cases filed by this officer are substantially more likely to get dropped than cases statewide. This pattern suggests issues with how arrests are documented, evidence is gathered, or charges are initially assessed.

Your specific outcome depends heavily on what you were charged with. If you were arrested for a weapons offense or something categorized as "Other," dismissal rates exceed 85%. Drug possession cases have a 67% dismissal rate—still high but lower than Staples's overall average. However, if you were charged with driving with a suspended license, only 17% of those cases get dismissed, making that charge significantly stickier. Look at your charging document to see which category your charge falls under, as that's the strongest predictor of what typically happens in Fauquier County with this officer.

Based on 101 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession Guide 32 66.7%
Weapons Offense Guide 8 100.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 16.7%

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%

Common Questions

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 S E Staples have a 72.1% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 101 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 91% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S E Staples include Drug Possession (32 cases), Weapons Offense (8 cases), Driving Suspended (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 32 Drug Possession cases involving S E Staples in Fauquier County, 66.7% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Fauquier County.
Based on 8 Weapons Offense cases involving S E Staples in Fauquier County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense 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, 2023–2024. 101 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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