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Lightner — Highland County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 393 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Lightner? 45.5% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Context for this record: 90% of Lightner's 393 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
45.5%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
54.5%
Convicted
393
Cases
70th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
393 cases · 2025
Based on 393 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Lightner filed your case in Highland County, here's what the data shows: 45.5% of their 393 cases were dismissed, and 54.5% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 70% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (353 cases, 46.8% dismissed), followed by Other (25 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 393 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 353 46.8%
Other 25 56.2%
Reckless Driving Guide 14 21.4%

Other Officers in Highland County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Boyd 183 35.2%
Fridley 92 50.0%
C S Dep Deeds 43 100.0%
May 39 10.0%
Carpenter 37 35.3%

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 45.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 393 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 (353 cases), Other (25 cases), Reckless Driving (14 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 14 Reckless Driving cases involving Lightner in Highland County, 21.4% 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. 393 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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