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Officer Best

Halifax County · What happened in 68 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Officer Best? 39.5% of their cases were dismissed — above the Halifax County average.

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Officer Best
Halifax County
39.5%
Dismissed
60.5%
Convicted
68
Cases
57th
Percentile
Top charge: Weapons Offense
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
68 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 68 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Weapons Offense 80.0% dismissed Public Intoxication 28.6% dismissed Property Destruction 100.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 0.0% dismissed Assault & Battery 75.0% dismissed

Don't see your charge? Check your case

If Officer Best filed your case in Halifax County, here's what the data shows: 39.5% of their 68 cases were dismissed, and 60.5% resulted in conviction. That's near the Halifax County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 57% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Weapons Offense (8 cases, 80.0% dismissed), followed by Public Intoxication (8 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 68 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Halifax 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
Weapons Offense Guide 8 80.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 8 28.6%
Property Destruction 6 100.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 0.0%
Assault & Battery Guide 5 75.0%

Other Officers in Halifax County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Trooper R L Compton 1,263 9.7%
Trooper S T Comer 1,166 15.6%
Officer S Dyer 748 9.0%
Officer J S Eanes 718 10.0%
Trooper J Throckmorton 684 9.8%

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 Officer Best have a 39.5% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 68 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 57% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Officer Best include Weapons Offense (8 cases), Public Intoxication (8 cases), Property Destruction (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 8 Weapons Offense cases involving Officer Best in Halifax County, 80.0% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Halifax County.
Based on 8 Public Intoxication cases involving Officer Best in Halifax County, 28.6% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Halifax 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. 68 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

39.5% of this officer's cases in Halifax County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.

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