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William Thornton — Lee County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 31 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by William Thornton? 11.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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William Thornton
Lee County
11.1%
Dismissed
83.3%
Convicted
31
Cases
8th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
31 cases · 2025
Based on 31 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

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Drug Possession 100.0% dismissed Public Intoxication 0.0% dismissed

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If William Thornton filed your case in Lee County, here's what the data shows: 11.1% of their 31 cases were dismissed, and 83.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Lee County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 8% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (8 cases, 0.0% dismissed), followed by Drug Possession (5 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 31 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Lee 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 8 0.0%
Drug Possession Guide 5 100.0%
Other 5 0.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Lee County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Michael Allen 347 28.0%
L Paul James 332 26.7%
Wes Williams 202 29.5%
R F Giles 150 20.6%
E Collins 142 50.5%

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 William Thornton have a 11.1% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 31 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 8% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving William Thornton include Traffic Infraction (8 cases), Drug Possession (5 cases), Other (5 cases), Public Intoxication (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Drug Possession cases involving William Thornton in Lee County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Lee County.
Based on 5 Public Intoxication cases involving William Thornton in Lee County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Lee 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. 31 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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