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S L Kerns

Fauquier County · What happened in 1,143 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by S L Kerns? 13.0% of their cases were dismissed.

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S L Kerns
Fauquier County
13.0%
Dismissed
86.8%
Convicted
1,143
Cases
9th
Percentile
Top charge: DUI / DWI
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
1,143 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 1,143 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 0.0% dismissed Public Intoxication 12.5% dismissed Driving Suspended 9.1% dismissed Reckless Driving 22.2% dismissed Obstruction 100.0% dismissed

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You were arrested by Officer S L Kerns in Fauquier County, and the data shows your case faces challenging odds. Kerns has a 13% dismissal rate across 1,143 cases—nearly 22 percentage points below Virginia's statewide average of 34.7%. This means cases Kerns brings are significantly less likely to be dismissed than the typical Virginia arrest. With an 86.8% conviction rate, most people arrested by this officer end up convicted. Kerns ranks in the bottom 9th percentile statewide for dismissals, meaning very few officers have lower dismissal rates.

The breakdown matters for your situation. If you were charged with DUI or DWI, Kerns has a perfect conviction record—zero dismissals in 19 cases. Public intoxication charges have a slightly higher dismissal rate of 12.5%, and driving-related charges fall around 9%. The vast majority of Kerns' arrests (1,080 cases) fall under "Other" charges with an 11.4% dismissal rate. Where your charge lands in these categories will influence the statistical likelihood of your case outcome.

Based on 1,143 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
DUI / DWI Guide 19 0.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 13 12.5%
Driving Suspended Guide 12 9.1%
Reckless Driving Guide 10 22.2%
Obstruction Guide 5 100.0%

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 L Kerns have a 13.0% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 1,143 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 9% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S L Kerns include DUI / DWI (19 cases), Public Intoxication (13 cases), Driving Suspended (12 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 19 DUI / DWI cases involving S L Kerns in Fauquier County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Fauquier County.
Based on 13 Public Intoxication cases involving S L Kerns in Fauquier County, 12.5% 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, 2023–2024. 1,143 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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