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S L Kerns — Fauquier County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 791 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by S L Kerns? 16.0% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 90% of S L Kerns's 791 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
16.0%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
83.7%
Convicted
791
Cases
350
Resolved here
14th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
791 cases · 2025
Based on 791 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Reckless Driving 32.1% dismissed DUI / DWI 13.3% dismissed Public Intoxication 33.3% dismissed Driving Suspended 16.7% dismissed

If S L Kerns filed your case in Fauquier County, here's what the data shows: of 791 cases filed, 350 reached an outcome — 16.0% were dismissed and 83.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 14% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (716 cases, 11.3% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (29 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 791 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: July 8, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving S L Kerns resolve, by charge

Public Intoxication 33.3% Reckless Driving 32.1% Driving Suspended 16.7% DUI / DWI 13.3%

Highest dismissalPublic Intoxication — 33.3% of 6 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 4 charges by case volume · Fauquier County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 716 11.3%
Reckless Driving Guide 29 32.1%
DUI / DWI Guide 16 13.3%
Other 9 100.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 8 33.3%
Driving Suspended Guide 7 16.7%

Other Officers in Fauquier County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J W Palmer 1,949 52.2%
W M Frost 1,206 30.3%
J W Nagel 751 23.8%
C S Moline 710 27.8%
C A Acres 660 18.1%

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 16.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 791 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 14% 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 (716 cases), Reckless Driving (29 cases), DUI / DWI (16 cases), Other (9 cases), Public Intoxication (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 29 Reckless Driving cases involving S L Kerns in Fauquier County, 28 reached an outcome and 32.1% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Fauquier County.
Of 16 DUI / DWI cases involving S L Kerns in Fauquier County, 15 reached an outcome and 13.3% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI 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. 791 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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