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Of 31 cases involving Trooper D Spencer, 16 reached a final disposition in this court — fewer than the 20 our methodology requires before publishing an outcome rate, so none is shown.

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Trooper D Spencer
Halifax County
31
Cases
16
Resolved here
76th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
31 cases · 2025

If Trooper D Spencer filed your case in Halifax County, here's what the data shows: of 31 cases filed, 16 reached an outcome — 50.0% were dismissed and 50.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 76% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (13 cases, 75.0% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (11 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 31 public court records, 2025. 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: July 8, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 13 75.0%
Traffic Infraction 11 40.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 7 42.9%

Other Officers in Halifax County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Trooper R L Compton 714 9.0%
Officer S Dyer 477 12.6%
Trooper C Fisher 436 15.5%
Trooper E Medley 338 13.5%
Trooper E W Medley 303 23.7%

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 Trooper D Spencer have a 50.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 31 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 76% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Trooper D Spencer include Other (13 cases), Traffic Infraction (11 cases), Reckless Driving (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 7 Reckless Driving cases involving Trooper D Spencer in Halifax County, 7 reached an outcome and 42.9% 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, 2025. 31 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

50.0% of this officer's cases in Halifax County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.