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Trooper R L Compton

Halifax County · What happened in 1,263 cases involving this officer

Trooper R L Compton
Halifax County
9.7%
Dismissed
90.3%
Convicted
1,263
Cases
6th
Percentile
Top charge: Reckless Driving
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
1,263 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by Trooper R L Compton? 9.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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Reckless Driving 0.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 4.3% dismissed

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If Trooper R L Compton filed your case in Halifax County, here's what the data shows: 9.7% of their 1,263 cases were dismissed, and 90.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Halifax County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 6% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Reckless Driving (71 cases, 0.0% dismissed), followed by Driving Suspended (25 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 1,263 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
Reckless Driving Guide 71 0.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 25 4.3%

Other Officers in Halifax County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
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%
Trooper Throckmorton 627 11.8%

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 R L Compton have a 9.7% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 1,263 cases from 2023-2024 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 Reckless Driving (71 cases), Driving Suspended (25 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 71 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 25 Driving Suspended cases involving Trooper R L Compton in Halifax County, 4.3% 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, 2023–2024. 1,263 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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