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D A Carter

Prince William County · What happened in 200 cases involving this officer

D A Carter
Prince William County
59.6%
Dismissed
40.4%
Convicted
200
Cases
83th
Percentile
Top charge: Drug Possession
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
200 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by D A Carter? 59.6% of their cases were dismissed — above the Prince William County average.

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What were you charged with?

See what happened in D A Carter's cases for your specific charge.

Drug Possession 43.8% dismissed Public Intoxication 57.1% dismissed Failure to Appear 92.3% dismissed Larceny / Theft 63.6% dismissed DUI / DWI 30.8% dismissed Assault & Battery 66.7% dismissed

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You were arrested by D A Carter in Prince William County, and the data shows a notably unusual pattern in how cases turn out. Carter dismisses charges in nearly 60% of cases—more than 25 percentage points higher than the statewide average of 35%. This puts Carter in the top tier of officers statewide for dismissal rates. That doesn't mean your case will definitely be dismissed, but it reflects something systematic in how these arrests proceed through court. Compared to peer officers, Carter's cases are significantly more likely to end without conviction.

The charges Carter most frequently files fall into a few categories. The largest group is classified as "Other" offenses, where dismissals happen about 63% of the time. If you were arrested for larceny or theft, dismissal rates are similar at roughly 64%. Drug possession charges show lower dismissal rates at 44%, and public intoxication falls in the middle around 57%. Where your specific charge lands within these categories matters for understanding what typically happens next in Prince William County courts.

Based on 200 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Prince William 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
Drug Possession Guide 24 43.8%
Public Intoxication Guide 19 57.1%
Failure to Appear 19 92.3%
Larceny / Theft Guide 17 63.6%
DUI / DWI Guide 16 30.8%
Assault & Battery Guide 7 66.7%
Weapons Offense Guide 6 100.0%
Obstruction Guide 6 66.7%

Other Officers in Prince William County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
R Duncan 2,129 39.4%
D A Mauck 1,650 33.3%
A Budd 1,538 24.4%
Robert Ovalle 1,496 33.3%
J A Lowe 1,204 37.9%

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 D A Carter have a 59.6% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 200 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 83% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving D A Carter include Drug Possession (24 cases), Public Intoxication (19 cases), Failure to Appear (19 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 24 Drug Possession cases involving D A Carter in Prince William County, 43.8% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Prince William County.
Based on 19 Public Intoxication cases involving D A Carter in Prince William County, 57.1% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Prince William 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. 200 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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