Officer W Carter
Bristol
24.9%
Dismissed
73.2%
Convicted
506
Cases
26th
Percentile
Top charge: DUI / DWI
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
506 cases · 2023–2024

Charged after an arrest by Officer W Carter? 24.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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If Officer W Carter filed your case in Bristol, here's what the data shows: 24.9% of their 506 cases were dismissed, and 73.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Bristol average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 26% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is DUI / DWI (38 cases, 0.0% dismissed), followed by Drug Possession (29 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 506 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
DUI / DWI Guide 38 0.0%
Drug Possession Guide 29 100.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 26 10.5%
Driving Suspended Guide 21 25.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 10 20.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 10 25.0%
Trespassing Guide 6 25.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 5 50.0%

Other Officers in Bristol

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Officer A Loureiro 1,474 20.4%
Officer K Shadley 1,173 25.9%
Trooper R L Stiltner 765 16.6%
Sgt M W Edwards 677 24.6%
Officer J Tester 640 25.2%

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 24.9% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 506 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 26% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Officer W Carter include DUI / DWI (38 cases), Drug Possession (29 cases), Public Intoxication (26 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 38 DUI / DWI cases involving Officer W Carter in Bristol, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Bristol.
Based on 29 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, 2023–2024. 506 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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