Charged after an arrest by Officer W Carter? 50.7% of their cases were dismissed — above the Bristol average.

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Officer W Carter
Bristol
50.7%
Dismissed
49.3%
Convicted
246
Cases
78th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
246 cases · 2025

If Officer W Carter filed your case in Bristol, here's what the data shows: 50.7% of their 246 cases were dismissed, and 49.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Bristol average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 78% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (126 cases, 50.0% dismissed), followed by Other (49 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 246 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Bristol 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 126 50.0%
Other 49 52.6%
DUI / DWI Guide 15 10.0%
Drug Possession Guide 13 100.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 11 50.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 9 50.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 8 66.7%
Obstruction Guide 5 50.0%

Other Officers in Bristol

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Sgt M W Edwards 652 21.9%
Officer D Clayman 498 21.3%
Trooper R L Stiltner 456 24.9%
Officer T Gillespie 426 29.0%
Officer A Loureiro 394 36.7%

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 W Carter have a 50.7% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 246 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 78% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Officer W Carter include Traffic Infraction (126 cases), Other (49 cases), DUI / DWI (15 cases), Drug Possession (13 cases), Driving Suspended (11 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 15 DUI / DWI cases involving Officer W Carter in Bristol, 10.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Bristol.
Based on 13 Drug Possession cases involving Officer W Carter in Bristol, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Bristol.
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. 246 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

50.7% of this officer's cases in Bristol are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.