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R Carter — Smyth County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 299 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by R Carter? 11.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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R Carter
Smyth County
11.3%
Dismissed
88.7%
Convicted
299
Cases
9th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
299 cases · 2025
Based on 299 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

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Reckless Driving 7.7% dismissed DUI / DWI 0.0% dismissed

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If R Carter filed your case in Smyth County, here's what the data shows: 11.3% of their 299 cases were dismissed, and 88.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Smyth County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 9% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (167 cases, 12.1% dismissed), followed by Other (91 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 299 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Smyth 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 167 12.1%
Other 91 12.2%
Reckless Driving Guide 30 7.7%
DUI / DWI Guide 8 0.0%

Other Officers in Smyth County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J. Davis 938 16.1%
R Fedorchuk 759 12.7%
M. Yingling 639 8.4%
A Smith 602 16.5%
C Combs 574 14.1%

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 R Carter have a 11.3% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 299 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 9% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving R Carter include Traffic Infraction (167 cases), Other (91 cases), Reckless Driving (30 cases), DUI / DWI (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 30 Reckless Driving cases involving R Carter in Smyth County, 7.7% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Smyth County.
Based on 8 DUI / DWI cases involving R Carter in Smyth County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Smyth 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. 299 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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