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Carpenter — Highland County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 37 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Carpenter? 35.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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Carpenter
Highland County
35.3%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
64.7%
Convicted
37
Cases
51th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
37 cases · 2025
Based on 37 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Carpenter filed your case in Highland County, here's what the data shows: 35.3% of their 37 cases were dismissed, and 64.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 51% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (28 cases, 33.3% dismissed). 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 37 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Highland 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 28 33.3%

Other Officers in Highland County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Lightner 393 45.5%
Boyd 183 35.2%
Fridley 92 50.0%
C S Dep Deeds 43 100.0%
May 39 10.0%

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 Carpenter have a 35.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 37 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 51% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Carpenter include Traffic Infraction (28 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. 37 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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