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Lightner — Highland County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 346 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Lightner? 45.1% of their cases were dismissed — above the Highland County average.

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Context for this record: 89% of Lightner's 346 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

Lightner
Highland County
45.1%
Dismissed
54.9%
Convicted
346
Cases
70th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
346 cases · 2025
Based on 346 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Lightner filed your case in Highland County, here's what the data shows: 45.1% of their 346 cases were dismissed, and 54.9% resulted in conviction. That's near the Highland County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 70% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (309 cases, 46.4% dismissed), followed by Other (24 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 346 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Highland 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 309 46.4%
Other 24 64.3%
Reckless Driving Guide 12 0.0%

Other Officers in Highland County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Boyd 145 40.5%
Fridley 85 50.0%
C S Dep Deeds 43 100.0%
Carpenter 31 41.7%
May 24 16.7%

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 Lightner have a 45.1% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 346 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 70% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Lightner include Traffic Infraction (309 cases), Other (24 cases), Reckless Driving (12 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 12 Reckless Driving cases involving Lightner in Highland County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Highland 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. 346 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

45.1% of this officer's cases in Highland County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.

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