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Charged after an arrest by Trooper R L Stiltner? 25.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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Trooper R L Stiltner
Bristol
25.3%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
74.7%
Convicted
474
Cases
30th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
474 cases · 2025

If Trooper R L Stiltner filed your case in Bristol, here's what the data shows: 25.3% of their 474 cases were dismissed, and 74.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 30% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (345 cases, 32.1% dismissed), followed by Other (119 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 474 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Bristol 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 345 32.1%
Other 119 12.1%
Driving Suspended Guide 7 16.7%

Other Officers in Bristol

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Sgt M W Edwards 813 23.5%
Officer D Clayman 611 21.6%
Officer A Loureiro 490 38.8%
Officer T Gillespie 449 27.9%
Officer J Tester 362 35.8%

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 Stiltner have a 25.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 474 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 30% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Trooper R L Stiltner include Traffic Infraction (345 cases), Other (119 cases), Driving Suspended (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 7 Driving Suspended cases involving Trooper R L Stiltner in Bristol, 16.7% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Bristol.
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. 474 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

25.3% of this officer's cases in Bristol are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.