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Det L Dorton

Bristol · What happened in 28 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Det L Dorton? 12.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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Det L Dorton
Bristol
12.5%
Dismissed
87.5%
Convicted
28
Cases
8th
Percentile
Top charge: Fraud / Forgery
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
28 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 28 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

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See what happened in Det L Dorton's cases for your specific charge.

Fraud / Forgery 33.3% dismissed Larceny / Theft 0.0% dismissed

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If Det L Dorton filed your case in Bristol, here's what the data shows: 12.5% of their 28 cases were dismissed, and 87.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Bristol average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 8% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Fraud / Forgery (15 cases, 33.3% dismissed), followed by Larceny / Theft (6 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 28 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Bristol 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
Fraud / Forgery Guide 15 33.3%
Larceny / Theft Guide 6 0.0%

Other Officers in Bristol

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Officer A Loureiro 1,474 20.4%
Officer K Shadley 1,173 25.9%
Trooper R L Stiltner 765 16.6%
Sgt M W Edwards 677 24.6%
Officer J Tester 640 25.2%

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 Det L Dorton have a 12.5% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 28 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 8% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Det L Dorton include Fraud / Forgery (15 cases), Larceny / Theft (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 15 Fraud / Forgery cases involving Det L Dorton in Bristol, 33.3% were dismissed. View full Fraud / Forgery outcomes for Bristol.
Based on 6 Larceny / Theft cases involving Det L Dorton in Bristol, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Bristol.
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. 28 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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