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Trooper Compton

Halifax County · What happened in 140 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Trooper Compton? 19.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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Trooper Compton
Halifax County
19.8%
Dismissed
80.2%
Convicted
140
Cases
18th
Percentile
Top charge: DUI / DWI
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
140 cases · 2023–2024
Based on 140 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

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DUI / DWI 0.0% dismissed Reckless Driving 18.2% dismissed Driving Suspended 0.0% dismissed

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If Trooper Compton filed your case in Halifax County, here's what the data shows: 19.8% of their 140 cases were dismissed, and 80.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Halifax County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 18% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is DUI / DWI (15 cases, 0.0% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (12 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 140 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
DUI / DWI Guide 15 0.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 12 18.2%
Driving Suspended Guide 9 0.0%

Other Officers in Halifax County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Trooper R L Compton 1,263 9.7%
Trooper S T Comer 1,166 15.6%
Officer S Dyer 748 9.0%
Officer J S Eanes 718 10.0%
Trooper J Throckmorton 684 9.8%

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 Trooper Compton have a 19.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 140 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 18% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Trooper Compton include DUI / DWI (15 cases), Reckless Driving (12 cases), Driving Suspended (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 15 DUI / DWI cases involving Trooper Compton in Halifax County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Halifax County.
Based on 12 Reckless Driving cases involving Trooper Compton in Halifax County, 18.2% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving 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, 2023–2024. 140 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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