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Charged after an arrest by Clifton? 37.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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Clifton
Caroline County
37.5%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
61.4%
Convicted
460
Cases
56th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
460 cases · 2025

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If Clifton filed your case in Caroline County, here's what the data shows: 37.5% of their 460 cases were dismissed, and 61.4% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 56% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (347 cases, 37.7% dismissed), followed by Other (100 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 460 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Caroline 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 347 37.7%
Other 100 37.3%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 0.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 75.0%

Other Officers in Caroline County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Ryan 2,254 34.4%
Watkins 983 33.5%
Ascasio 909 26.3%
Brown 798 26.7%
Daily 518 27.5%

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 Clifton have a 37.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 460 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 56% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Clifton include Traffic Infraction (347 cases), Other (100 cases), Driving Suspended (6 cases), Reckless Driving (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 Driving Suspended cases involving Clifton in Caroline County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Caroline County.
Based on 5 Reckless Driving cases involving Clifton in Caroline County, 75.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Caroline 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. 460 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

37.5% of this officer's cases in Caroline County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.