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W C Sheehan — Fairfax County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 116 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by W C Sheehan? 27.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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W C Sheehan
Fairfax County
27.3%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
72.7%
Convicted
116
Cases
34th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
116 cases · 2025
Based on 116 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If W C Sheehan filed your case in Fairfax County, here's what the data shows: 27.3% of their 116 cases were dismissed, and 72.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 34% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (76 cases, 25.0% dismissed), followed by Other (34 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 116 public court records, 2025. 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: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 76 25.0%
Other 34 25.0%

Other Officers in Fairfax County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C S Chessnoe 5,023 47.5%
S Faett 4,036 99.9%
R C Silva 1,719 100.0%
A L Mcinnes 1,481 26.0%
B A Hungarter 1,267 27.3%

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 W C Sheehan have a 27.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 116 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 34% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving W C Sheehan include Traffic Infraction (76 cases), Other (34 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 116 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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