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Trooper R L Stiltner — Bristol Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 456 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Trooper R L Stiltner? 24.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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Trooper R L Stiltner
Bristol
24.9%
Dismissed
75.1%
Convicted
456
Cases
29th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
456 cases · 2025
Based on 456 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Trooper R L Stiltner filed your case in Bristol, here's what the data shows: 24.9% of their 456 cases were dismissed, and 75.1% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Bristol average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 29% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (338 cases, 31.5% dismissed), followed by Other (108 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 456 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 338 31.5%
Other 108 11.8%
Driving Suspended Guide 7 16.7%

Other Officers in Bristol

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Sgt M W Edwards 652 21.9%
Officer D Clayman 498 21.3%
Officer T Gillespie 426 29.0%
Officer A Loureiro 394 36.7%
Officer J Tester 349 35.8%

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 Stiltner have a 24.9% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 456 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 29% 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 (338 cases), Other (108 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. 456 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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