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D G Carton — Prince William County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 375 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by D G Carton? 36.0% of their cases were dismissed.

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D G Carton
Prince William County
36.0%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
63.6%
Convicted
375
Cases
52th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
375 cases · 2025
Based on 375 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If D G Carton filed your case in Prince William County, here's what the data shows: 36.0% of their 375 cases were dismissed, and 63.6% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 52% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (263 cases, 34.0% dismissed), followed by Other (99 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 375 public court records, 2025. 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: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 263 34.0%
Other 99 35.3%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 60.0%

Other Officers in Prince William County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C D Simmons 1,739 41.7%
M S Dean 1,720 36.9%
B T Pellath 1,247 41.6%
R Duncan 1,171 37.8%
A E Mellis 1,099 42.0%

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 D G Carton have a 36.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 375 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 52% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving D G Carton include Traffic Infraction (263 cases), Other (99 cases), Driving Suspended (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Driving Suspended cases involving D G Carton in Prince William County, 60.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended 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, 2025. 375 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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