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Trooper J S Carrington — Halifax County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 89 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Trooper J S Carrington? 20.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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Trooper J S Carrington
Halifax County
20.3%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
79.7%
Convicted
89
Cases
21th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
89 cases · 2025
Based on 89 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Trooper J S Carrington filed your case in Halifax County, here's what the data shows: 20.3% of their 89 cases were dismissed, and 79.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 21% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (48 cases, 26.3% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (40 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 89 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: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 48 26.3%
Traffic Infraction 40 12.0%

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%

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 J S Carrington have a 20.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 89 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 21% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Trooper J S Carrington include Other (48 cases), Traffic Infraction (40 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 89 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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