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Halifax County · What happened in 165 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Halifax General District Court? 62.4% of their cases were dismissed — above the Halifax County average.

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Halifax General District Court
Halifax County
62.4%
Dismissed
34.2%
Convicted
165
Cases
85th
Percentile
Top charge: Failure to Appear
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
165 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 165 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Halifax General District Court's cases for your specific charge.

Failure to Appear 63.2% dismissed Contempt of Court 68.8% dismissed

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If Halifax General District Court filed your case in Halifax County, here's what the data shows: 62.4% of their 165 cases were dismissed, and 34.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Halifax County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 85% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Failure to Appear (126 cases, 63.2% dismissed), followed by Contempt of Court (17 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 165 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
Failure to Appear 126 63.2%
Contempt of Court 17 68.8%

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 Halifax General District Court have a 62.4% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 165 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 85% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Halifax General District Court include Failure to Appear (126 cases), Contempt of Court (17 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 126 Failure to Appear cases involving Halifax General District Court in Halifax County, 63.2% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Halifax County.
Based on 17 Contempt of Court cases involving Halifax General District Court in Halifax County, 68.8% were dismissed. View full Contempt of Court 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. 165 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

62.4% of this officer's cases in Halifax County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.

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