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Trooper R L Stiltner — Bristol Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 474 cases involving this officer

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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
297
Resolved here
30th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
474 cases · 2025
Based on 474 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Reckless Driving 6.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 16.7% dismissed

If Trooper R L Stiltner filed your case in Bristol, here's what the data shows: of 474 cases filed, 297 reached an outcome — 25.3% 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 (343 cases, 32.4% dismissed), followed by Other (70 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: July 8, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 343 32.4%
Other 70 18.9%
Reckless Driving Guide 54 6.0%
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%

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 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 (343 cases), Other (70 cases), Reckless Driving (54 cases), Driving Suspended (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 54 Reckless Driving cases involving Trooper R L Stiltner in Bristol, 50 reached an outcome and 6.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Bristol.
Of 7 Driving Suspended cases involving Trooper R L Stiltner in Bristol, 6 reached an outcome and 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 July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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