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Officer S Dyer — Halifax County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 477 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Officer S Dyer? 12.6% of their cases were dismissed.

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Officer S Dyer
Halifax County
12.6%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
84.4%
Convicted
477
Cases
10th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
477 cases · 2025
Based on 477 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Officer S Dyer filed your case in Halifax County, here's what the data shows: 12.6% of their 477 cases were dismissed, and 84.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 10% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (247 cases, 15.6% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (205 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 477 public court records, 2025. 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: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 247 15.6%
Traffic Infraction 205 7.7%
Public Intoxication Guide 11 0.0%

Other Officers in Halifax County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Trooper R L Compton 714 9.0%
Trooper C Fisher 436 15.5%
Trooper E Medley 338 13.5%
Trooper E W Medley 303 23.7%
Sgt J Florence 299 3.9%

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 Officer S Dyer have a 12.6% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 477 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 10% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Officer S Dyer include Other (247 cases), Traffic Infraction (205 cases), Public Intoxication (11 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 11 Public Intoxication cases involving Officer S Dyer in Halifax County, 0.0% 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, 2025. 477 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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