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Lightner
Highland County
43.8%
Dismissed
56.2%
Convicted
844
Cases
64th
Percentile
Top charge: Reckless Driving
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
844 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by Lightner? 43.8% of their cases were dismissed — above the Highland County average.

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

Reckless Driving 20.8% dismissed

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If Lightner filed your case in Highland County, here's what the data shows: 43.8% of their 844 cases were dismissed, and 56.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Highland County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 64% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Reckless Driving (31 cases, 20.8% dismissed). 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 844 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Reckless Driving Guide 31 20.8%

Other Officers in Highland County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Carpenter 251 53.8%
Will 120 31.5%
Elliott 76 22.7%
Wright 66 28.6%
May 48 37.1%

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 43.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 844 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 64% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Lightner include Reckless Driving (31 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 31 Reckless Driving cases involving Lightner in Highland County, 20.8% 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, 2023–2024. 844 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

43.8% 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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