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Luke Clifton — Martinsville Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 42 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Luke Clifton? 50.0% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Luke Clifton
Martinsville
50.0%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
50.0%
Convicted
42
Cases
76th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
42 cases · 2025
Based on 42 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Luke Clifton filed your case in Martinsville, here's what the data shows: 50.0% of their 42 cases were dismissed, and 50.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 76% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (32 cases, 43.5% dismissed), followed by Other (5 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 42 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Martinsville 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 32 43.5%
Other 5 100.0%

Other Officers in Martinsville

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Christopher Brian Bell 303 27.9%
Cody Blake Summers 222 24.0%
Justin Havens 218 29.9%
Joel Hernandez 208 42.2%
Christopher Astin 206 40.9%

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 Luke Clifton have a 50.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 42 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 76% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Luke Clifton include Traffic Infraction (32 cases), Other (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 42 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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