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William Thornton

Lee County · What happened in 124 cases involving this officer

William Thornton
Lee County
24.6%
Dismissed
73.9%
Convicted
124
Cases
26th
Percentile
Top charge: Drug Possession
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
124 cases · 2023–2024
Court Outcome Intelligence VirginiaCourtFile.com

Charged after an arrest by William Thornton? 24.6% of their cases were dismissed.

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What were you charged with?

See what happened in William Thornton's cases for your specific charge.

Drug Possession 66.7% dismissed Public Intoxication 22.2% dismissed Driving Suspended 0.0% dismissed Larceny / Theft 0.0% dismissed Weapons Offense 0.0% dismissed

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If William Thornton filed your case in Lee County, here's what the data shows: 24.6% of their 124 cases were dismissed, and 73.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Lee County average of 34.7%. Statewide, this is higher than 26% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Drug Possession (18 cases, 66.7% dismissed), followed by Public Intoxication (14 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 124 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession Guide 18 66.7%
Public Intoxication Guide 14 22.2%
Driving Suspended Guide 9 0.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 7 0.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 6 0.0%

Other Officers in Lee County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Billy Adkins 914 32.9%
Nate Chester 815 31.3%
Michael Allen 659 19.1%
W H Burke 618 21.5%
L Paul James 512 28.9%

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 24.6% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 124 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 26% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving William Thornton include Drug Possession (18 cases), Public Intoxication (14 cases), Driving Suspended (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 18 Drug Possession cases involving William Thornton in Lee County, 66.7% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Lee County.
Based on 14 Public Intoxication cases involving William Thornton in Lee County, 22.2% 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, 2023–2024. 124 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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