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Deputy Leath

Halifax County · What happened in 81 cases involving this officer

Deputy Leath
Halifax County
48.1%
Dismissed
51.9%
Convicted
81
Cases
71th
Percentile
Top charge: Drug Possession
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
81 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by Deputy Leath? 48.1% of their cases were dismissed — above the Halifax County average.

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What were you charged with?

See what happened in Deputy Leath's cases for your specific charge.

Drug Possession 100.0% dismissed Weapons Offense 75.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 0.0% dismissed Public Intoxication 25.0% dismissed

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If Deputy Leath filed your case in Halifax County, here's what the data shows: 48.1% of their 81 cases were dismissed, and 51.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Halifax County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 71% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Drug Possession (12 cases, 100.0% dismissed), followed by Weapons Offense (10 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 81 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Halifax 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 12 100.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 10 75.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 6 0.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 5 25.0%

Other Officers in Halifax County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Trooper R L Compton 1,263 9.7%
Trooper S T Comer 1,166 15.6%
Officer S Dyer 748 9.0%
Officer J S Eanes 718 10.0%
Trooper J Throckmorton 684 9.8%

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 Deputy Leath have a 48.1% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 81 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 71% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Deputy Leath include Drug Possession (12 cases), Weapons Offense (10 cases), DUI / DWI (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 12 Drug Possession cases involving Deputy Leath in Halifax County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Halifax County.
Based on 10 Weapons Offense cases involving Deputy Leath in Halifax County, 75.0% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Halifax 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. 81 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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