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Trooper R L Compton — Halifax County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 714 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Trooper R L Compton? 9.0% of their cases were dismissed.

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Trooper R L Compton
Halifax County
9.0%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
90.8%
Convicted
714
Cases
6th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
714 cases · 2025
Based on 714 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Trooper R L Compton's cases for your specific charge.

Reckless Driving 0.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 0.0% dismissed

If Trooper R L Compton filed your case in Halifax County, here's what the data shows: 9.0% of their 714 cases were dismissed, and 90.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 6% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (413 cases, 10.4% dismissed), followed by Other (248 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 714 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
Traffic Infraction 413 10.4%
Other 248 9.3%
Reckless Driving Guide 46 0.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 7 0.0%

Other Officers in Halifax County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
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%
Sgt J Florence 299 3.9%

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 R L Compton have a 9.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 714 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 6% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Trooper R L Compton include Traffic Infraction (413 cases), Other (248 cases), Reckless Driving (46 cases), Driving Suspended (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 46 Reckless Driving cases involving Trooper R L Compton in Halifax County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Halifax County.
Based on 7 Driving Suspended cases involving Trooper R L Compton in Halifax County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended 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. 714 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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