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P Carson — Richmond County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 316 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by P Carson? 25.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 87% of P Carson's 316 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

P Carson
Richmond County
25.5%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
71.2%
Convicted
316
Cases
30th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
316 cases · 2025
Based on 316 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If P Carson filed your case in Richmond County, here's what the data shows: 25.5% of their 316 cases were dismissed, and 71.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 30% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (275 cases, 24.4% dismissed), followed by Other (31 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 316 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Richmond 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 275 24.4%
Other 31 22.2%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 60.0%

Other Officers in Richmond County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Mills 263 36.0%
D C Campbell 201 21.9%
S Drayton 192 31.9%
A C Hamilton 186 42.7%
C Hathaway 185 19.2%

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 P Carson have a 25.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 316 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 30% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving P Carson include Traffic Infraction (275 cases), Other (31 cases), Driving Suspended (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 Driving Suspended cases involving P Carson in Richmond County, 60.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Richmond 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. 316 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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