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S L Kerns — Fauquier County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 692 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by S L Kerns? 17.0% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 92% of S L Kerns's 692 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

S L Kerns
Fauquier County
17.0%
Dismissed
82.7%
Convicted
692
Cases
16th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
692 cases · 2025
Based on 692 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in S L Kerns's cases for your specific charge.

DUI / DWI 13.3% dismissed Public Intoxication 33.3% dismissed Reckless Driving 57.1% dismissed Driving Suspended 0.0% dismissed

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If S L Kerns filed your case in Fauquier County, here's what the data shows: 17.0% of their 692 cases were dismissed, and 82.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Fauquier County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 16% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (639 cases, 13.2% dismissed), followed by DUI / DWI (16 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 692 public court records, 2025. 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: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 639 13.2%
DUI / DWI Guide 16 13.3%
Other 10 88.9%
Public Intoxication Guide 8 33.3%
Reckless Driving Guide 8 57.1%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Fauquier County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J W Palmer 1,440 47.1%
W M Frost 1,009 27.9%
J W Nagel 700 20.1%
C S Moline 667 23.9%
C A Acres 603 18.5%

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 L Kerns have a 17.0% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 692 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 16% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S L Kerns include Traffic Infraction (639 cases), DUI / DWI (16 cases), Other (10 cases), Public Intoxication (8 cases), Reckless Driving (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 16 DUI / DWI cases involving S L Kerns in Fauquier County, 13.3% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Fauquier County.
Based on 8 Public Intoxication cases involving S L Kerns in Fauquier County, 33.3% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication 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, 2025. 692 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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