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Charged after an arrest by May? 10.0% of their cases were dismissed.

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May
Highland County
10.0%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
90.0%
Convicted
39
Cases
7th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
39 cases · 2025

If May filed your case in Highland County, here's what the data shows: 10.0% of their 39 cases were dismissed, and 90.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 7% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (29 cases, 14.3% dismissed), followed by Other (7 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 39 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 29 14.3%
Other 7 0.0%

Other Officers in Highland County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Lightner 393 45.5%
Boyd 183 35.2%
Fridley 92 50.0%
C S Dep Deeds 43 100.0%
Carpenter 37 35.3%

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 May have a 10.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 39 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 7% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving May include Traffic Infraction (29 cases), Other (7 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. 39 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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